McFarland, WI Demographics

A map of McFarland's Population by Race

McFarland, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 9,160, a slight increase from the 8,991 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.5% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of McFarland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McFarland has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 McFarland, that probability was 20.7% in 2020 and 27.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McFarland is ranked the 105th 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). McFarland was ranked the 104th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McFarland's White Population

7,742 residents of McFarland, or 84.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McFarland is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. McFarland ranks 512th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of McFarland's population has decreased from 88.9% to 84.5%.

McFarland is more White than neighboring Madison (69.6% White). McFarland is less White than neighboring Monona (85.7% White), Cottage Grove (84.8% White), Stoughton (91.9% White), and Maple Bluff (91% White).

McFarland's Black Population

162 residents of McFarland, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McFarland is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. McFarland ranks 141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. Black residents' share of McFarland's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.

McFarland is more Black than neighboring Cottage Grove (1.6% Black), Stoughton (0.9% Black), and Maple Bluff (0.5% Black). McFarland is less Black than neighboring Monona (3.3% Black), and Madison (7.2% Black).

McFarland's Asian Population

421 residents of McFarland, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McFarland is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. McFarland ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 108.4%. Asian residents' share of McFarland's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.6%.

McFarland is more Asian than neighboring Monona (2.8% Asian), Stoughton (0.6% Asian), and Maple Bluff (0% Asian). McFarland is less Asian than neighboring Cottage Grove (6.1% Asian), and Madison (8% Asian).

McFarland's Hispanic Population

346 residents of McFarland, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McFarland is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. McFarland ranks 390th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. Hispanic residents' share of McFarland's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.8%.

McFarland is more Hispanic than neighboring Monona (2.6% Hispanic), and Stoughton (1.4% Hispanic). McFarland is less Hispanic than neighboring Cottage Grove (5% Hispanic), Madison (9.4% Hispanic), and Maple Bluff (5.7% Hispanic).

McFarland's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of McFarland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McFarland is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. McFarland ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of McFarland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

McFarland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cottage Grove (0% Native American/Other). McFarland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monona (0.7% Native American/Other), Stoughton (0.6% Native American/Other), Madison (0.7% Native American/Other), and Maple Bluff (1.3% Native American/Other).

McFarland's Multiracial Population

474 residents of McFarland, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McFarland is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. McFarland ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McFarland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. Multiracial residents' share of McFarland's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.2%.

McFarland is more Multiracial than neighboring Monona (4.8% Multiracial), Cottage Grove (2.5% Multiracial), Stoughton (4.6% Multiracial), and Maple Bluff (1.4% 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.