Moving to Stoughton, Wisconsin

About Stoughton, Wisconsin
Stoughton

Stoughton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It straddles the Yahara River about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of the state capital, Madison. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,173. Stoughton is part of the Madison metropolitan area.

Known for its Norwegian heritage, Stoughton hosts a citywide celebration of Syttende Mai, the Norwegian constitution day. Part of the city's celebration of its Norwegian heritage is the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers dance group, sponsored by Stoughton High School, as well as Norwegian flags and memorabilia displayed throughout the town.

Gender
Gender Stoughton Wisconsin Country
Female 52% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 48% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Stoughton Wisconsin Country
Less than $10,000 5.9% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.4% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.5% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.4% 13% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.7% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.3% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.2% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 5.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Stoughton Wisconsin Country
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 27% 30% 27.0%
Other College 21% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Stoughton Wisconsin Country
White 95.3% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 0.9% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 0% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.7% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.9% 7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity