The current population of DeForest City, WI is approximately 8.9k residents. There are 407 native born citizens and 326 non-native citizens. The percentage of foreign-born residents has been trending downward over time. The majority of residents are white. Approximately 5.21% of the population is Hispanic. The median age of the population is 36.6. Listed below are the top three ethnic groups found in DeForest.
The city's median age in 2010 was 33.3, lower than the statewide average of 38.5 and the Dane County median of 34.4. Its percentage of residents aged 18 and younger was 28%, higher than the statewide average of 18. DeForest's population density was comparable to surrounding communities. Its percentage of residents over the age of 65 was slightly higher than the national average.