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Fitchburg, WI


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Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Fitchburg, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 8 miles SW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 79 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is located in the Madison metropolitan area. Fitchburg has a population of 20,501.

The People and Families of Fitchburg

In Fitchburg, about 48% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Fitchburg compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fitchburg had a median family income of $64,106. People in Fitchburg generally have good earning power. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Fitchburg gave more campaign money ($14,445) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Fitchburg Housing

Owners occupy 45% of the housing units in Fitchburg. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Fitchburg is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Fitchburg, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Fitchburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyFitchburg Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyFitchburg Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyFitchburg College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Fitchburg Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Fitchburg Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Fitchburg Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Fitchburg, WI

Comparing Fitchburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income810
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime42

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