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Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Fitchburg is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.
Population 29,609

Top Events in Fitchburg History

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1983Government
== History == Fitchburg was a town until its incorporation as a city on April 26, 1983.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 25,260 people, 9,955 households, and 6,238 families living in the city.
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2021History
=== Climate === == Demographics == As of 2021, the median income for a household in the city was $78,218, and the median income for a family was $105,506.
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2023Government
== Government == Julia Arata-Fratta is the mayor of Fitchburg, first elected to a three-year term in 2023.
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2027Infrastructure
Fitchburg will be served by the future Metro Bus Rapid Transit system along the "north-south" route, stations are planned for Greenway Crossing, Post Rd, Cahill Main and the sou...

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Historical Timeline

1983Government
== History == Fitchburg was a town until its incorporation as a city on April 26, 1983.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 25,260 people, 9,955 households, and 6,238 families living in the city.
2021History
=== Climate === == Demographics == As of 2021, the median income for a household in the city was $78,218, and the median income for a family was $105,506.
2023Government
== Government == Julia Arata-Fratta is the mayor of Fitchburg, first elected to a three-year term in 2023.
2027Infrastructure
Fitchburg will be served by the future Metro Bus Rapid Transit system along the "north-south" route, stations are planned for Greenway Crossing, Post Rd, Cahill Main and the sou...

Did You Know?

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Fitchburg is located in the state of Wisconsin.
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Fitchburg has a population of 29,609 residents.
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The population was 29,609 at the 2020 census.

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Famous People from Fitchburg, Wisconsin

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Homer A. Stone
Politician · Born Feb 2, 1868 · Died Aug 30, 1938 (age 70)
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Ada Deer
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