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Dale

Wisconsin · 707 residents · 1.493 sq mi
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Dale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $250,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
707
+4%since 2023
from 680 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
474 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 455 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+1%since 2023
from 43.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
427503580656733201020202024Dale
2024707
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,036
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,158
+10%since 2023
from $33,781 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.254
−15%since 2023
from 0.298 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $197,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−20%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(655)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score8.9%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(668)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(92)
Diversity Score
13
+47%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−3%since 2023
from 18.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
Female
58.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dale, Wisconsin?

Dale, Wisconsin has about 707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dale, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Dale, Wisconsin earns about $128,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dale, Wisconsin expensive?

In Dale, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $250,400.

How educated are people in Dale, Wisconsin?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dale, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dale, Wisconsin?

About 0.0% of people in Dale, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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