Fond du Lac County, WI

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2024 Population

104,137

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

9.24%

5.73% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$74,275

1.53% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$222,800

6.2% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

52,884

0.805% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Fond du Lac County, 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.

98% of the residents in Fond du Lac County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fond du Lac County, WI are Moraine Park Technical College (1,474 degrees awarded in 2023), Marian University (239080) (374 degrees), and Ripon College (213 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Fond du Lac County, WI was $222,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%.

Most people in Fond du Lac County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Fond du Lac County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Fond du Lac County, WI borders Calumet County, WI, Dodge County, WI, Green Lake County, WI, Sheboygan County, WI, Washington County, WI, and Winnebago County, WI.

United States Wisconsin Fond du Lac, WI

Population & Diversity

Fond du Lac County, WI is home to a population of 104k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.68% of Fond du Lac County, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.84k people).

In 2024, there were 27.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.5k people) in Fond du Lac County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.25k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.47k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of Fond du Lac County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fond du Lac County, WI was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fond du Lac County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.5k ± 295
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.25k ± 498
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.47k ± 314

6.85%

Hispanic Population

7.13k people

6.85% of the people in Fond du Lac County, WI are hispanic (7.13k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fond du Lac County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
89,915 ± 7,306 people
India
21,992 ± 3,634 people
China
14,287 ± 2,931 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 89,915 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 21,992 and China with 14,287.

Foreign-Born Population

3.68%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.84k people

3.39%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.53k people

As of 2024, 3.68% of Fond du Lac County, WI residents (3.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fond du Lac County, WI was 3.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,436 ± 349
Gulf War (2001-)
1,242 ± 304
Gulf War (1990s)
541 ± 120

Fond du Lac County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fond du Lac County, WI.

Economy

The economy of Fond du Lac County, WI employs 52.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fond du Lac County, WI were Manufacturing (12,606 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,764 people), and Retail Trade (5,486 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($102,048), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($94,444), and Public Administration ($67,055).

Employment

Occupations

52.9k

2024 Value

± 1,555

−0.805%

1 Year decline

± 4.21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fond du Lac County, WI declined at a rate of −0.805%, from 53.3k employees to 52.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fond du Lac County, WI, are Production Occupations (7,434 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,729 people), and Management Occupations (4,713 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fond du Lac County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

52.9k

2024 Value

± 1,555

−0.805%

1 Year decline

± 4.21%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fond du Lac County, WI declined at a rate of −0.805%, from 53.3k employees to 52.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fond du Lac County, WI, are Manufacturing (12,606 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,764 people), and Retail Trade (5,486 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fond du Lac County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Fond du Lac County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,570

Median earning men ± $2,139

$39,487

Median earning women ± $1,369

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,000), Public Administration ($74,725), and Construction ($64,141).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,375), Manufacturing ($51,151), and Construction ($48,365).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

174
Construction
156
Other Services (except Public Administration)
119
Retail Trade

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$618k
Manufacturing
$270k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$240k
Construction

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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

Voting results are not available for Fond du Lac County, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Fond du Lac County, WI awarded 2,061 degrees. The student population of Fond du Lac County, WI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,387 male students and 3,198 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fond du Lac County, WI are White (1,668 and 81.8%), Hispanic or Latino (137 and 6.72%), Black or African American (105 and 5.15%), and Two or More Races (40 and 1.96%).

The largest universities in Fond du Lac County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Moraine Park Technical College (1,474 and 71.5%), Marian University (239080) (374 and 18.1%), and Ripon College (213 and 10.3%).

The most popular majors in Fond du Lac County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (267 and 13%), Registered Nursing (135 and 6.55%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (72 and 3.49%).

The median tuition cost in Fond du Lac County, WI for private four year colleges is $41,436.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Fond du Lac County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,585 (42.7% men and 57.3% 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 2023 there were 5,585 students enrolled in Fond du Lac County, WI, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,152 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
30 degrees awarded
General Psychology
48 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fond du Lac County, WI was Elementary Education & Teaching with 30 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Moraine Park Technical College
1,474 degrees awarded
Marian University (239080)
374 degrees awarded
Ripon College
213 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Moraine Park Technical College with 1,474 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 760 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fond du Lac County, WI, which is 0.584 times less than the 1,301 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,668 degrees mean that there were 12.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 137 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 ($41,436) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($414) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,987) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fond du Lac County, WI was $222,800 in 2024, which is 0.67 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $209,800 to $222,800, a 6.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Fond du Lac County, WI is 70.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fond du Lac County, WI have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fond du Lac County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 8.55% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fond du Lac County, WI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.15%.

Housing

Property

$222,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,121

$30,579

Median Property Taxes

±$1,037

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 County, 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 County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

Homeownership

2024

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 70.7% of the housing units in Fond du Lac County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$74,275

Median Household Income

± $2,612

43.2k

Number of Households

± 1,490

In 2024, the median household income of the 43.2k households in Fond du Lac County, WI grew to $74,275 from the previous year's value of $73,154.

The following chart displays the households in Fond du Lac County, 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 County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2023, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.492% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Worked At Home (9.03%)
Carpooled (8.4%)

In 2024, 78.5% of workers in Fond du Lac County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.03%) and those who carpooled to work (8.4%).

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

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fond du Lac County, WI have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.97% of the workforce in Fond du Lac County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fond du Lac County, 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 County, 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 County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 8.55% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fond du Lac County, WI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.15%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.24% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fond du Lac County, WI (9.31k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 10.7% of the children was living in poverty in Fond du Lac County, WI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 191 in Fond du Lac County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 18.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

95.9% of the population of Fond du Lac County, WI has health coverage, with 55% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fond du Lac County, WI see 2,087 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,087 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1298 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 568 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,087 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fond du Lac County, WI

Primary care physicians in Fond du Lac County, WI see an average of 2,087 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,087 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fond du Lac County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.07%

Uninsured

55%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fond du Lac County, WI grew by 9.37% from 3.72% to 4.07%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 35.8 in Fond du Lac County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Fond du Lac County, WI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.7% in Fond du Lac County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Fond du Lac County, WI.