Fort Atkinson, WI Demographics

A map of Fort Atkinson's Population by Race

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin had a population of 12,579 in 2020. It was 83.6% White, 1.0% Black, 0.9% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fort Atkinson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson is the 72nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fort Atkinson's White Population

10,512 residents of Fort Atkinson identify as White, or 83.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Fort Atkinson roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson is ranked #666 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fort Atkinson is more White than neighboring Jefferson (82.1% White), and Whitewater (76.1% White). Fort Atkinson is less White than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (95.5% White), Hebron (96.2% White), and Lake Ripley (95.3% White).

Fort Atkinson's Black Population

122 residents of Fort Atkinson identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fort Atkinson slightly less than the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson is ranked #192 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fort Atkinson is more Black than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (0.2% Black), Hebron (0% Black), and Lake Ripley (0.5% Black). Fort Atkinson is less Black than neighboring Jefferson (1.3% Black), and Whitewater (4.2% Black).

Fort Atkinson's Asian Population

118 residents of Fort Atkinson identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fort Atkinson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson is ranked #218 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fort Atkinson is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson (0.4% Asian), Lake Koshkonong (0.2% Asian), Hebron (0% Asian), and Lake Ripley (0.4% Asian). Fort Atkinson is less Asian than neighboring Whitewater (2.6% Asian).

Fort Atkinson's Hispanic Population

1,330 residents of Fort Atkinson identify as Hispanic, or 10.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fort Atkinson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson is ranked #73 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fort Atkinson is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (1.4% Hispanic), Hebron (3.3% Hispanic), and Lake Ripley (1.6% Hispanic). Fort Atkinson is less Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (11.5% Hispanic), and Whitewater (14% Hispanic).

Fort Atkinson's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Fort Atkinson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fort Atkinson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson is ranked #509 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fort Atkinson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (0% Native American/Other), Hebron (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Ripley (0.2% Native American/Other). Fort Atkinson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.5% Native American/Other), and Whitewater (0.5% Native American/Other).

Fort Atkinson's Multiracial Population

446 residents of Fort Atkinson identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fort Atkinson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson is ranked #296 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fort Atkinson is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Koshkonong (2.7% Multiracial), Whitewater (2.6% Multiracial), Hebron (0.5% Multiracial), and Lake Ripley (2% Multiracial). Fort Atkinson is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.