Fort Atkinson
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Fort Atkinson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, with 12,579 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 784 ft (239 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Koshkonong, 5.7 miles SW.
- 12,579residents (2020 Census)
- 784 ftelevation · 239 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.2 km²
- 2,150 / sq mipopulation density
- 53538ZIP code
About Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. It lies along the Rock River a few miles upstream from Lake Koshkonong. The population was 12,579 at the 2020 census. Fort Atkinson is the largest city located entirely in Jefferson County, as Watertown is split between Jefferson and Dodge counties. Fort Atkinson is a principal city of the Watertown–Fort Atkinson micropolitan statistical area, which is, in turn, a sub-market of the larger Milwaukee–Waukesha–Racine combined statistical area.
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Living in Fort Atkinson
- Median household income
- $79,302
- Median home value
- $211,800
- Median rent
- $961/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Fort Atkinson had 12,579 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,579 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,150 per sq mi (830 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Atkinson at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,579 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.85 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9140° N, 88.8551° W |
| ZIP code | 53538 |
| Official website | fortatkinsonwi.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5526675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Atkinson
- Lake Koshkonong5.7 mi SW
- Jefferson6.6 mi N
- Whitewater8.1 mi SE
- Hebron8.4 mi E
- Lake Ripley9.5 mi NW
- Rockdale9.7 mi NW
- Milton10.5 mi SW
- Cambridge10.6 mi NW
- Helenville10.6 mi NE
- Rome11.5 mi NE
- Lake Mills11.6 mi N
- Edgerton12.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Atkinson
What county is Fort Atkinson in?
Fort Atkinson is in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Fort Atkinson, WI?
12,579 people lived in Fort Atkinson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Atkinson, WI?
The ZIP code of Fort Atkinson is 53538.
What is the elevation of Fort Atkinson?
784 feet (239 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Atkinson?
Lake Koshkonong (5.7 mi), Jefferson (6.6 mi), Whitewater (8.1 mi), Hebron (8.4 mi), Lake Ripley (9.5 mi).
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