City · Wisconsin
Edgerton, Wisconsin
Edgerton, city, mostly in Rock County (97.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Dane County, Wisconsin. Edgerton had 6,121 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,945 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,014 (±70). GEOID 5522575.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,121
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,945 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,014 ±70
Median household income
$72,489
±$10,657 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$266,900
±$17,523 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$961
±$99 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Edgerton and what county is it in?
Edgerton is a city mostly in Rock County (97.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Dane County, Wisconsin. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 1,429 residents per square mile in 2020.
Edgerton is in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rock County | 5,799 | 97.5% |
| Dane County | 146 | 2.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Edgerton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,121 people lived in Edgerton on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 5,945 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,014 (±70).
| Measure | Edgerton | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,014 ±70 | 164,350 | +464 |
| Households | 2,351 ±233 | 67,201 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.25 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,570 ±248 | 71,109 | no clear change |
Edgerton's population since 2000
From 4,933 in 2000 to 6,121 in 2025: up 24.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Edgerton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Edgerton?
The median resident of Edgerton is 37.7 years old; 27.8% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.2%.
| Measure | Edgerton | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±5.3 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.8% ±3.4 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±4.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 52.5% ±4.7 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% ±5.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.8% ±8.3 pts | 79.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±5.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±2.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2% ±6.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±3.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±5.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±3.4 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.8% ±7.7 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5% ±4.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±4.9 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Edgerton earn?
Half of Edgerton's 2,351 households earn less than $72,489 a year (±$10,657), against $75,673 in Rock County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $80,784 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Edgerton | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,489 ±$10,657 | $75,673 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,717 ±$9,573 | $91,984 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,595 ±$3,325 | $38,536 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% ±5.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.4% ±12.9 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±5.5 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±2.2 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0% ±3.1 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Edgerton?
Owners occupy 62.4% of Edgerton's occupied homes and renters 37.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $266,900 by its owner (±$17,523). The median renter pays $961 a month including utilities, and 40.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edgerton | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $266,900 ±$17,523 | $231,600 | +$72,204 |
| Median gross rent | $961 ±$99 | $1,037 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.2% ±13.3 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,674 ±$159 | $1,538 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.4% ±9.1 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.6% ±9.1 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,570 ±248 | 71,109 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±8.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6% ±9.1 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6% ±4.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.0% ±8.1 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.1% ±6.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Edgerton building?
Builders took permits for 38 new housing units in Edgerton in 2025 (38 in single-family houses), 6.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Edgerton work and get to work?
74.8% of Edgerton's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes.
| Measure | Edgerton | Rock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.4% ±5.1 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±3.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8% ±7.1 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±4.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.0% ±5.5 pts | 9.2% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min ±2.5 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Edgerton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Edgerton, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 30.01Rock County | 5,387 | $71,193 |
| Tract 30.02Rock County | 5,718 | $110,724 |
| Tract 121Dane County | 2,597 | $108,242 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Edgerton) · Census block assignment files
How does Edgerton compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Edgerton is the 4,369th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 142nd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Edgerton ranks 665th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 142nd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 186th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 120th | 914 |
| Median household income | 665th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 744th | 911 |
| Median home value | 501st | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 454th | 825 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 330th | 914 |
| Median age | 793rd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 787th | 914 |
| Work from home | 274th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 282nd | 914 |
Edgerton's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Edgerton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Edgerton?
21 of the 57 figures for Edgerton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Edgerton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Edgerton.