Fond du Lac, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

103,890

1.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.6

0.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.48%

2.82% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,390

3.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$167,800

3.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

53,991

0.997% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fond du Lac, WI had a population of 104k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $66,390. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fond du Lac, WI grew from 102,654 to 103,890, a 1.2% increase and its median household income grew from $64,147 to $66,390, a 3.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fond du Lac, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), White (Hispanic) (3.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.7%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%).

None of the households in Fond du Lac, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Fond du Lac, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fond du Lac, WI are Moraine Park Technical College (1,490 degrees awarded in 2021), Marian University (239080) (364 degrees), and Ripon College (198 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fond du Lac, WI was $167,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.4%.

Most people in Fond du Lac, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Fond du Lac, WI was 2 cars per household.

Fond du Lac, WI borders Appleton, WI, Beaver Dam, WI, Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI, Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, and Sheboygan, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Fond du Lac, WI is home to a population of 104k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.33% of Fond du Lac, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.46k people).

In 2021, there were 28.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.7k people) in Fond du Lac, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.19k White (Hispanic) and 2.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Fond du Lac, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fond du Lac, WI was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fond du Lac, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fond du Lac, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.7k ± 233
White (Hispanic)
3.19k ± 500
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.28k ± 375

5.64%

Hispanic Population

5.86k people

5.64% of the people in Fond du Lac, WI are hispanic (5.86k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fond du Lac, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

3.33%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.46k people

3.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.34k people

As of 2021, 3.33% of Fond du Lac, WI residents (3.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fond du Lac, WI was 3.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fond du Lac, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,297 ± 333
Gulf War (2001-)
862 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
707 ± 193

Fond du Lac, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fond du Lac, WI employs 54k people. The largest industries in Fond du Lac, WI are Manufacturing (12,236 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,376 people), and Retail Trade (5,686 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,339), Wholesale Trade ($58,632), and Public Administration ($58,286).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

54k

2021 Value

± 1,529

0.997%

1 Year growth

± 3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fond du Lac, WI grew at a rate of 0.997%, from 53.5k employees to 54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fond du Lac, WI, are Production Occupations (7,535 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,795 people), and Management Occupations (4,647 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fond du Lac, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54k

2021 Value

± 1,529

0.997%

1 Year growth

± 3.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fond du Lac, WI grew at a rate of 0.997%, from 53.5k employees to 54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fond du Lac, WI, are Manufacturing (12,236 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,376 people), and Retail Trade (5,686 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fond du Lac, WI, though some of these residents may live in Fond du Lac, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,495

Median earning men ± $1,651

$32,211

Median earning women ± $976

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($65,227), Public Administration ($64,155), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,217).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($47,344), Public Administration ($46,016), and Manufacturing ($42,528).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

834
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
626
Manufacturing
558
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.54M
Manufacturing
$785k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$311k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fond du Lac, WI awarded 2,052 degrees. The student population of Fond du Lac, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,168 male students and 3,356 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fond du Lac, WI are White (1,724 and 85.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (101 and 5%), Black or African American (89 and 4.4%), and Two or More Races (43 and 2.13%).

The largest universities in Fond du Lac, WI by number of degrees awarded are Moraine Park Technical College (1,490 and 72.6%), Marian University (239080) (364 and 17.7%), and Ripon College (198 and 9.65%).

The most popular majors in Fond du Lac, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (482 and 23.5%), Registered Nursing (125 and 6.09%), and Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (80 and 3.9%).

The median tuition cost in Fond du Lac, WI for private four year colleges is $38,230.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Fond du Lac, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,524 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,524 students enrolled in Fond du Lac, WI, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,377 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
29 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
42 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fond du Lac, WI was General Biological Sciences with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Fond du Lac, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Moraine Park Technical College
1,490 degrees awarded
Marian University (239080)
364 degrees awarded
Ripon College
198 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Moraine Park Technical College with 1,490 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 618 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fond du Lac, WI, which is 0.431 times less than the 1,434 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,724 degrees mean that there were 17.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 101 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($385) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,973) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fond du Lac, WI was $167,800 in 2021, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,600 to $167,800, a 3.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Fond du Lac, WI is 71.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fond du Lac, WI have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fond du Lac, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fond du Lac, WI is $66,390. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Fond du Lac, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $94,310, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $91,320 and $86,915.

Housing

Property

$167,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,917

$30,110

Median Property Taxes

±$1,063

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fond du Lac, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fond du Lac, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.4%

Homeownership

2021

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.4% of the housing units in Fond du Lac, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fond du Lac, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fond du Lac, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $94,310, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $91,320 and $86,915.

The following map shows all of the counties in Fond du Lac, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,390

Median Household Income

± $2,064

42.2k

Number of Households

± 1,397

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.2k households in Fond du Lac, WI grew to $66,390 from the previous year's value of $64,147.

The following chart displays the households in Fond du Lac, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fond du Lac, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (7.65%)
Worked At Home (5.87%)

In 2021, 82.2% of workers in Fond du Lac, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.65%) and those who worked at home (5.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fond du Lac, WI have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Fond du Lac, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fond du Lac, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fond du Lac, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fond du Lac, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fond du Lac, WI (8.52k out of 100k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fond du Lac, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of Fond du Lac, WI has health coverage, with 58.5% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.763% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.36%

Uninsured

58.5%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.763%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fond du Lac, WI grew by 4.47% from 4.17% to 4.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fond du Lac, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.