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Dane

Wisconsin · 799 residents · 1.184 sq mi
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Dane is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $127,000. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

799
+28%since 1990
from 623 in 1990
1990 – 2025
675 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 526 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.0
+5%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5597519441K1K1990201020202024Dane
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,667
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,533
+57%since 1990
from $11,806 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$720
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $430 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
30.8% rent
2.5
+30%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(621)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(49)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(755)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian2.4%(19)
Diversity Score11.3%(90)
11
+42%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dane, Wisconsin?

Dane, Wisconsin has about 799 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dane, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Dane, Wisconsin earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dane, Wisconsin expensive?

In Dane, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $127,000, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Dane, Wisconsin?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dane, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dane, Wisconsin?

About 5.4% of people in Dane, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dane, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Dane, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 176 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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