Fitchburg, WI

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Fitchburg

Neighborhood

Dane, WI

Oak Hall / Quarry Hill

Byrnewood / Tower Hill

Swan Creek of Nine Springs

Oregon Parks / The Legend at Bergamont

Terravessa / Lakeview

Highlands of Seminole / Harlan Hills

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Fitchburg

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

57.6%

Households with Children

19.9%

School Enrollment K-12

2,754

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 11.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 35.2%
Working Age (35-54): 22.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.4%
Seniors (65+): 15.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.8%
High School / GED: 17.2%
Some College or Associate's: 19.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 57.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.0%
Single Parents: 6.9%
Couples & Adults: 28.0%
Living Alone: 52.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
Asian: 9.9%
Black or African American: 8.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 40.2%
South Asian: 23.1%
Southeast Asian: 30.6%
Central Asian: 1.4%
Other Asian: 4.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 57.7%
Puerto Rican: 9.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.6%
Central American: 15.1%
South American: 13.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 62.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 45.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 5.5%
Caribbean: 0.4%
Other Black: 48.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 50.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 33.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 80.7%
Spanish: 10.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 6.1%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 2.4%
College / Graduate: 6.3%
Not Enrolled: 81.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources