Stoughton, Wisconsin
Stoughton: city in Wisconsin
About
Stoughton is a city located in the county of Dane in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,611 and a population density of 804 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,218 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Stoughton
| Population | 13,218 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Dane County |
| Postal code | 53589 |
| Area | 15.68 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.9170,-89.2179 |
| Altitude | 876 feet / 267 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:49:11 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 843 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Stoughton is located at 42°55'1"N 89°13'4"W (42.9169500, -89.2178900).
Stoughton map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Stoughton increased by 4.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,611 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,783 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,951 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,986 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,051 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,057 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,139 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,122 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,054 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,114 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,218 | 0.79% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Stoughton
1Lake Kegonsa State Park
2405 Door Creek Rd, Stoughton, WI 53589, United States View details
Phone: +16088739695 | Website available
2Troll Beach
401 Mandt Pkwy, Stoughton, WI 53589, United States View details
Phone: +16088731900 | Website available
3Racetrack Park
Race Track Rd, Stoughton, WI 53589, United States View details
Phone: +16088736746 | Website available
4Nordic Ridge Park
1300 Hoel Ave, Stoughton, WI 53589, United States View details
5LaFollette County Park
2195 Williams Dr, Stoughton, WI 53589, United States View details
Phone: +16082243730 | Website available
People born in Stoughton (15)
People born in Stoughton, including Olympic wrestler Andrew Rein, governor of Montana John E. Erickson, politician John McCarthy, .
More notable people
- Albert Johnson (American hammer thrower and shot putter) he was born in 16/10/1878
- Bob Homme (Canadian actor (1919-2000)) he was born in 08/03/1919
- Claude Luse (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/02/1879
- Don Stanley (American actor) he was born in 05/08/1917
- Graham Elwood (American actor and comedian) he was born in 05/08/1969
- Henry Everett McNeil (American children's author) he was born in 25/09/1862
- Thomas A. Loftus (American politician) he was born in 24/04/1945
- Ralph Wise Zwicker (US army general) he was born in 17/04/1903
- Curt Wiese (American football player and coach)
- James A. Johnson he was born in 02/06/1924
- Mike McCabe he was born in 23/05/1960
- I. Malinde Havey (WWI nurse 1887-1983) she was born in 01/01/1887
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Stoughton, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 364168 | Madison Media Institute | Madison (WI) | 53718 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Stoughton, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| CBS | Columbus | 359 North Ludington Street | RAIL |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Stoughton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Post Office | Stoughton (WI) | 53589 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Stoughton, Massachusetts city in Wisconsin with a population of 28,891 people.
Other cities in Dane County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dane County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | 30,866 | City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Waunakee | 14,188 | Village in Dane County, 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
Stoughton distances to largest Wisconsin cities