Stoughton, WI Demographics

A map of Stoughton's Population by Race

Stoughton, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 13,033, a slight decrease from the 13,173 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.6% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stoughton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stoughton has become considerably less 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 Stoughton, that probability was 21.3% in 2020 and 15.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stoughton is ranked the 71st 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). Stoughton was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stoughton's White Population

11,980 residents of Stoughton, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stoughton is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Stoughton ranks 529th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoughton's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Stoughton's population has increased from 88.5% to 91.9%.

Stoughton is more White than neighboring McFarland (84.5% White), Brooklyn (80.8% White), and Oregon (86.3% White). Stoughton is less White than neighboring Fulton (100% White), and Evansville (93% White).

Stoughton's Black Population

114 residents of Stoughton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stoughton is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Stoughton ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoughton's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.0%. Black residents' share of Stoughton's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.9%.

Stoughton is more Black than neighboring Fulton (0% Black). Stoughton is less Black than neighboring McFarland (1.8% Black), Evansville (1% Black), Brooklyn (3.1% Black), and Oregon (5.3% Black).

Stoughton's Asian Population

80 residents of Stoughton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stoughton is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Stoughton ranks 130th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoughton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.5%. Asian residents' share of Stoughton's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.6%.

Stoughton is more Asian than neighboring Fulton (0% Asian). Stoughton is less Asian than neighboring McFarland (4.6% Asian), Evansville (0.8% Asian), Brooklyn (0.9% Asian), and Oregon (1.3% Asian).

Stoughton's Hispanic Population

182 residents of Stoughton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stoughton is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Stoughton ranks 313th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoughton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Stoughton's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.4%.

Stoughton is more Hispanic than neighboring Fulton (0% Hispanic). Stoughton is less Hispanic than neighboring McFarland (3.8% Hispanic), Evansville (2.7% Hispanic), Brooklyn (6.4% Hispanic), and Oregon (2.8% Hispanic).

Stoughton's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Stoughton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stoughton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Stoughton ranks 568th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoughton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 62.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stoughton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Stoughton is more Native American/Other than neighboring McFarland (0.2% Native American/Other), Fulton (0% Native American/Other), Brooklyn (0% Native American/Other), and Oregon (0.4% Native American/Other). Stoughton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Evansville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Stoughton's Multiracial Population

596 residents of Stoughton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stoughton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Stoughton ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stoughton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Stoughton's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.6%.

Stoughton is more Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (0% Multiracial), Evansville (1.7% Multiracial), and Oregon (3.9% Multiracial). Stoughton is less Multiracial than neighboring McFarland (5.2% Multiracial), and Brooklyn (8.8% 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.