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Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin has a population of 104,053, the 16th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $73,154 and the median home value is $209,800. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

Fond du Lac County Quick Facts

Population 104,053
Median Household Income $73,154
Median Home Value $209,800
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Median Age 41.9 years
Homeownership Rate 70.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.6%
High School Graduation 93.0%
Cities/Places 12
Population 104,053 16th of 72
Median Income $73,154 3% lower state
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Unemployment 3.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
65.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.6%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

24out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Fond du Lac County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Fond du Lac city44,491$61,62012.5%$161,300
Waupun city11,244$66,93113.7%$167,700
Ripon city7,803$59,06310.4%$161,500
North Fond du Lac village5,373$61,74413.3%$144,900
Campbellsport village2,053$74,8338.4%$197,100
Oakfield village1,219$100,4176.5%$229,700
Rosendale village973$91,8444.9%$246,100
Brandon village914$76,9648.1%$156,100
Eden village766$68,5239.4%$163,800
Mount Calvary village699$84,8864.9%$201,400
St. Cloud village467$96,2506.7%$189,100
Fairwater village368$81,66722.3%$130,200

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Population Overview

Fond du Lac County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 104,053. It is the 16th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fond du Lac County is 41.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fond du Lac County is $73,154. This is 3% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $209,800. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Fond du Lac County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fond du Lac County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.0%.

Education

22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin?

Fond du Lac County has a population of 104,053, making it the 16th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Fond du Lac County?

The median household income in Fond du Lac County is $73,154 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.

How many cities are in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin?

Fond du Lac County contains 12 Census-designated places.