Fitchburg, WI Demographics

A map of Fitchburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,098	18,627	61.6%	62.9%
Hispanic	4,695	4,935	14.4%	16.7%
Asian	3,243	1,474	9.9%	5.0%
Black	2,830	3,152	8.7%	10.6%
Multiracial	1,657	1,251	5.1%	4.2%
Native American/Other	96	170	0.3%	0.6%

Fitchburg, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 32,619, a large increase from the 29,609 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.6% White, 14.4% Hispanic, 9.9% Asian, 8.7% Black, 5.1% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fitchburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fitchburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fitchburg, that probability was 56.1% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fitchburg is ranked the 26th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fitchburg was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fitchburg's White Population

20,098 residents of Fitchburg, or 61.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fitchburg is significantly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Fitchburg ranks 769th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitchburg's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Fitchburg's population has decreased from 62.9% to 61.6%.

Fitchburg is less White than neighboring Oregon (86.3% White), Shorewood Hills (74.8% White), Madison (69.6% White), Verona (87.4% White), and Monona (85.7% White).

Fitchburg's Black Population

2,830 residents of Fitchburg, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fitchburg is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Fitchburg ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitchburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Black residents' share of Fitchburg's population has decreased from 10.6% to 8.7%.

Fitchburg is more Black than neighboring Oregon (5.3% Black), Shorewood Hills (2.6% Black), Madison (7.2% Black), Verona (0.4% Black), and Monona (3.3% Black).

Fitchburg's Asian Population

3,243 residents of Fitchburg, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fitchburg is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fitchburg ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitchburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Asian residents' share of Fitchburg's population has increased from 5.0% to 9.9%.

Fitchburg is more Asian than neighboring Oregon (1.3% Asian), Madison (8% Asian), Verona (2.3% Asian), and Monona (2.8% Asian). Fitchburg is less Asian than neighboring Shorewood Hills (12.5% Asian).

Fitchburg's Hispanic Population

4,695 residents of Fitchburg, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fitchburg is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Fitchburg ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitchburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Fitchburg's population has decreased from 16.7% to 14.4%.

Fitchburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Oregon (2.8% Hispanic), Shorewood Hills (4% Hispanic), Madison (9.4% Hispanic), Verona (5% Hispanic), and Monona (2.6% Hispanic).

Fitchburg's Native American/Other Population

96 residents of Fitchburg, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fitchburg is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Fitchburg ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitchburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fitchburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Fitchburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oregon (0.4% Native American/Other), Shorewood Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), Madison (0.7% Native American/Other), Verona (2.3% Native American/Other), and Monona (0.7% Native American/Other).

Fitchburg's Multiracial Population

1,657 residents of Fitchburg, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fitchburg is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Fitchburg ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fitchburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Fitchburg's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.1%.

Fitchburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Oregon (3.9% Multiracial), Verona (2.6% Multiracial), and Monona (4.8% Multiracial). Fitchburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Shorewood Hills (5.5% Multiracial), and Madison (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.