Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    86,003
    2024 Median Age
    41.5
    0.484% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.11%
    0.164% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $83,750
    3.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $274,100
    8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    46,882
    0.863% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, 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.

    97.5% of the residents in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI are Maranatha Baptist University (284 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI was $274,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%.

    Most people in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI is home to a population of 86k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.65% of Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.14k people).

    In 2024, there were 27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.8k people) in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.78k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.5% of Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      74.8k ± 200
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.78k ± 476
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      2.2k ± 523
    8.5%
    Hispanic Population
    7.31k people

    In 2024, there were 27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.8k people) in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.78k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.5% of the people in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI are hispanic (7.31k people).

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.65%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.14k people
    3.48%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.99k people

    As of 2024, 3.65% of Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI residents (3.14k 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 Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI was 3.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,559 ± 230
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,020 ± 227
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      658 ± 188

    Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.2% of the population of Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.76%
    Uninsured
    55.5%
    Employer Coverage
    10.9%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    12.9%
    Non-Group
    1.02%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI grew by 4.34% from 4.56% to 4.76%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI employs 46.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI were Manufacturing (9,694 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,103 people), and Retail Trade (5,412 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($74,375), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,018), and Finance & Insurance ($69,571).

    Employment

    Occupations

    46.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,519
    0.863%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI grew at a rate of 0.863%, from 46.5k employees to 46.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI, are Production Occupations (5,385 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,968 people), and Management Occupations (4,854 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    46.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,519
    0.863%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI grew at a rate of 0.863%, from 46.5k employees to 46.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI, are Manufacturing (9,694 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,103 people), and Retail Trade (5,412 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI, though some of these residents may live in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,289
    Median earning men ± $1,568
    $40,592
    Median earning women ± $1,252

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,500), Public Administration ($76,923), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,833).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,296), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,536), and Wholesale Trade ($52,635).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 202
      Construction
    2. 127
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 98
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $606k
      Manufacturing
    2. $200k
      Wholesale Trade
    3. $146k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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

    Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming is currently represented by 432 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI. Showing the available data for the states of United States.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI awarded 284 degrees. The student population of Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 446 male students and 514 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI are White (242 and 86.7%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 5.02%), Unknown (8 and 2.87%), and Black or African American (5 and 1.79%).

    The largest universities in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI by number of degrees awarded are Maranatha Baptist University (284 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI are General Education (53 and 18.7%), Biblical Studies (28 and 9.86%), and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (26 and 9.15%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $20,040.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 68.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 960 (46.5% men and 53.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 960 students enrolled in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI, 46.5% men and 53.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 793 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Interdisciplinary Studies
      19 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      10 degrees awarded
    3. Pastoral Studies & Counseling
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 19 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Maranatha Baptist University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    284 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maranatha Baptist University with 284 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 110 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI, which is 0.632 times less than the 174 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 242 degrees mean that there were 17.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 14 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,510) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,544) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI was $274,100 in 2024, which is 0.824 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $253,800 to $274,100, a 8% increase. The homeownership rate in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI is 73.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $274,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,416
    $25,502
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$865

    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 Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.1% of the housing units in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $83,750
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,615
    34.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,208

    In 2024, the median household income of the 34.9k households in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI grew to $83,750 from the previous year's value of $80,604.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.5%)
    3. Carpooled (8.06%)

    In 2024, 76.9% of workers in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.06%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    24.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (6.75k out of 83.2k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

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