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Dane

Wisconsin · 995 residents · 1.184 sq mi
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Dane is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,357. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $217,300. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
995
+25%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
840 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+5%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5597519441K1K1990201020202024Dane
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,357
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,354
+42%since 2000
from $18,533 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $720 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(755)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian2.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(921)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(43)
Asian1.7%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.3%(162)
Diversity Score
16
+45%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dane, Wisconsin?

Dane, Wisconsin has about 995 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dane, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Dane, Wisconsin earns about $80,357 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 $217,300, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Dane, Wisconsin?

About 10.9% 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 2.2% 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 372 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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