Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Fitchburg: City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Fitchburg is a city located in the county of Dane in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,260 and a population density of 277 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30,866 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fitchburg
| Population : | 30,866 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Dane County |
| Postal code : | 53711 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 608 |
| Area : | 91.07 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:13:28 (24th June 2025) |
| Density : | 339 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 18.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fitchburg is located at 42°57'39"N 89°28'11"W (42.9608300, -89.4698400).
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Official website of Fitchburg
Demographics
The population of Fitchburg increased by 18.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,260 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,524 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,867 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,321 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,132 | 2.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,929 | 2.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,832 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,539 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,140 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,792 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,866 | 0.24% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 39,842 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 40,723 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,272 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 40,716 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 97.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,624 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,394 |
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,394 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $104,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $959 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $341 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $614 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 337 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,192 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 172,801 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 235,923 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 401,490 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,933 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,803 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,212 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 564 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,982 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 214,876 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -6.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,338 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,484 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,169 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 923 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 154 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,224 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 418 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,918 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 84.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 480.19 |
Other Places in Fitchburg
1 Fitchburg City Hall
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Schools in Fitchburg
College & universities near Fitchburg, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238661 | Edgewood College | Madison (WI) | 53711-1997 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fitchburg, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| CBS | Columbus | 359 North Ludington Street | RAIL |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
Post offices near Fitchburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Verona Post Office | Verona (WI) | 53593 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Fitchburg , Massachusetts The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Nashua River in the central part of the state. Fitchburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Fitchburg Historical Society and the Fitchburg Art Museum. with a population of 40,310 people.
Other cities in Dane County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dane County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waunakee | 14,188 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Stoughton | 13,218 | City in Wisconsin |
| McFarland | 9,291 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| De Forest | 8,936 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Monona | 8,164 | City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Windsor | 7,810 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States |
| Mount Horeb | 7,563 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Madison | 6,667 | City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin |
| Middleton | 6,267 | Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Cottage Grove | 3,989 | Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Burke | 3,445 | Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Oregon | 3,343 | Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Sun Prairie | 2,473 | Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Rutland | 2,090 | Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Dunkirk | 2,029 | Township in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Shorewood Hills | 1,999 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Fitchburg distances to largest Wisconsin cities
