Fitchburg Public Library Long Range Planning

Debra Johnson

Interim Library Director

Easter DiGangi

Library Intern

Fitchburg Population and Household

2000 Census

2009 Estimate

2010 Projection

Percent Change

Median Hhld Income

$51,040 $64,662 $70,212 8.6%

Per Capita Income

$27,140 $31,241 $29,417 -5.8%

Age

In 2000, the median age of the total population in the area was 31.3. The median age in 2009 is 34.0, and it is predicted to change in five years to 35.2 years.

Race and Ethnicity

In 2009, the predominant race/ethnicity category in this area is White.

Households by Income

2000 Census

2009 Estimate

2010 Prediction

PercentChange

Median Hhld Income

$51,040 $64,662 $70,212 8.6%

Per Capita Income

$27,140 $31,241 $29,417 -5.8%

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

The poverty level in 2000 was 6.4%, lower than the Dane County rate of 9.4% (WI 12.4%)

Population density is in the northern portion of Fitchburg, but increased density is moving south.

The southern portion of Fitchburg is predominately rural, with low population density.

Challenges

Bilingual population Serving the northern tier (90% of people

live within a mile of the beltline) Transportation Population increase expected when Town

of Madison is dissolved

Challenges

Technology Technology have and have nots Programming resources in Fitchburg Parent participation Community building

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

2008 Survey Results for Library Services(In Decreasing order of importance)

2008 Survey Results for Library Services(In Decreasing order of importance)

2008 Survey Results for Library Services(In Decreasing order of importance)

2008 Survey Results for Library Services(In Decreasing order of importance)

2008 Survey Results for Library Services

(In Decreasing order of importance)

2008 Survey Results for Library Services

(In Decreasing order of importance)