Fond du Lac, WI Demographics

A map of Fond du Lac's Population by Race

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 44,494, a less than 1% change from the 44,678 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 3.6% Asian, 3.0% Black, 3.0% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fond du Lac, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fond du Lac is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Fond du Lac, that probability was 34.2% in 2020 and 34.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fond du Lac is ranked the 15th 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). Fond du Lac was ranked the 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fond du Lac's White Population

35,709 residents of Fond du Lac, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fond du Lac is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Fond du Lac ranks 707th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fond du Lac's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Fond du Lac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.3%.

Fond du Lac is less White than neighboring North Fond du Lac (84.6% White), Taycheedah (96.5% White), Eden (90.6% White), St. Peter (91.2% White), and Van Dyne (98.1% White).

Fond du Lac's Black Population

1,336 residents of Fond du Lac, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fond du Lac is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Fond du Lac ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fond du Lac's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. Black residents' share of Fond du Lac's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.0%.

Fond du Lac is more Black than neighboring North Fond du Lac (1% Black), Taycheedah (0% Black), Eden (0.8% Black), St. Peter (0% Black), and Van Dyne (0% Black).

Fond du Lac's Asian Population

1,588 residents of Fond du Lac, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fond du Lac is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fond du Lac ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fond du Lac's Asian population has grown by an estimated 83.4%. Asian residents' share of Fond du Lac's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.6%.

Fond du Lac is more Asian than neighboring North Fond du Lac (0% Asian), Taycheedah (0% Asian), Eden (0.5% Asian), St. Peter (0% Asian), and Van Dyne (0% Asian).

Fond du Lac's Hispanic Population

4,162 residents of Fond du Lac, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fond du Lac is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Fond du Lac ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fond du Lac's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Fond du Lac's population has increased from 8.6% to 9.4%.

Fond du Lac is more Hispanic than neighboring Taycheedah (0% Hispanic), Eden (5.5% Hispanic), St. Peter (5.5% Hispanic), and Van Dyne (1.9% Hispanic). Fond du Lac is less Hispanic than neighboring North Fond du Lac (12% Hispanic).

Fond du Lac's Native American/Other Population

368 residents of Fond du Lac, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fond du Lac is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Fond du Lac ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fond du Lac's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Fond du Lac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Fond du Lac is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Fond du Lac (0% Native American/Other), Taycheedah (0% Native American/Other), Eden (0.1% Native American/Other), St. Peter (0% Native American/Other), and Van Dyne (0% Native American/Other).

Fond du Lac's Multiracial Population

1,331 residents of Fond du Lac, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fond du Lac is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Fond du Lac ranks 227th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fond du Lac's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fond du Lac's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.0%.

Fond du Lac is more Multiracial than neighboring North Fond du Lac (2.4% Multiracial), Eden (2.5% Multiracial), and Van Dyne (0% Multiracial). Fond du Lac is less Multiracial than neighboring Taycheedah (3.5% Multiracial), and St. Peter (3.3% 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.