Stoughton
City in Dane County, Wisconsin
Stoughton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, with 13,173 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 876 ft (267 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McFarland, 7.4 miles NW.
- 13,173residents (2020 Census)
- 876 ftelevation · 267 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.0 km²
- 2,136 / sq mipopulation density
- 53589ZIP code
About Stoughton
Stoughton ( STOH-tən) is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It straddles the Yahara River about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of the state capital, Madison. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,173. Stoughton is part of the Madison metropolitan area.
Known for its Norwegian heritage, Stoughton hosts a citywide celebration of Syttende Mai, the Norwegian constitution day. Part of the city's celebration of its Norwegian heritage is the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers dance group, sponsored by Stoughton High School, as well as Norwegian flags and memorabilia displayed throughout the town.
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Living in Stoughton
- Median household income
- $79,551
- Median home value
- $293,500
- Median rent
- $1,157/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Stoughton had 13,173 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,173 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,136 per sq mi (825 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stoughton at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Dane County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,173 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.17 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9238° N, 89.2225° W |
| ZIP code | 53589 |
| Official website | ci.stoughton.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5577675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stoughton
- McFarland7.4 mi NW
- Oregon8.4 mi W
- Brooklyn9.3 mi SW
- Fulton9.5 mi SE
- Edgerton9.7 mi SE
- Rockdale10.2 mi E
- Monona10.6 mi NW
- Evansville10.7 mi S
- Fitchburg11.1 mi W
- Deerfield11.4 mi NE
- Cambridge11.7 mi NE
- Cottage Grove11.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stoughton
What county is Stoughton in?
Stoughton is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Stoughton, WI?
13,173 people lived in Stoughton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stoughton, WI?
The ZIP code of Stoughton is 53589.
What is the elevation of Stoughton?
876 feet (267 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stoughton?
McFarland (7.4 mi), Oregon (8.4 mi), Brooklyn (9.3 mi), Fulton (9.5 mi), Edgerton (9.7 mi).
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