Fitchburg, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
30,032
Unemployment
2.1%
Poverty
11.1%
Median Home
$323,400
Median Income
$76,240
Median Rent
$1,098
Fitchburg SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Fitchburg, WI Crime Report
624
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,982.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-15.52%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fitchburg / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 624 | 1,982.0 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 83 | 263.6 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 21 | 66.7 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 51 | 162.0 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 541 | 1,718.4 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 107 | 339.9 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 372 | 1,181.6 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 62 | 196.9 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Fitchburg, WI Cost Of Living
115
Fitchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Fitchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fitchburg | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 133 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
Fitchburg, WI Photos
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Rankings for Fitchburg in Wisconsin
Map Of Fitchburg, WI
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Population over time in Fitchburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30,032 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 28,722 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 27,914 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 27,254 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 26,616 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 26,050 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 25,620 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 25,222 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 24,893 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 24,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fitchburg
| Race | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.6% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.1% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 15.5% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Fitchburg
| Gender | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fitchburg for adults over 25
| Education | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fitchburg, Wisconsin
| Income | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.7% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
