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Dane County

Wisconsin · 426,526 residents · 1,196.496 sq mi
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Dane County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,223. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $146,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
426,526
+16%since 1990
from 367,085 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
356 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 307 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.2
+8%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
347K408K470K532K593K1990201020202024Dane County
2024573K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,223
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,703 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,985
+61%since 1990
from $15,542 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $465 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
42.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(344,682)
Black2.8%(10,414)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5,204)
Asian2.3%(8,582)
Diversity Score17.7%(64,799)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(372,597)
Black3.9%(16,829)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(14,387)
Asian3.4%(14,651)
Diversity Score25.4%(108,325)
Diversity Score
25
+44%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−35%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Dane County to nearby counties

DANE COUNTY VS
Columbia County
Income$85,351+73%
Home value$283,200+93%
Population58,132−90%
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DANE COUNTY VS
Green County
Income$82,852+68%
Home value$250,200+71%
Population37,227−94%
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DANE COUNTY VS
Rock County
Income$75,673+54%
Home value$231,600+58%
Population166,472−72%
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DANE COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$83,750+70%
Home value$274,100+87%
Population86,505−85%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dane County, Wisconsin?

Dane County, Wisconsin has about 426,526 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dane County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Dane County, Wisconsin earns about $49,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dane County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Dane County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $146,600, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Dane County, Wisconsin?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dane County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dane County, Wisconsin?

About 9.4% of people in Dane County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dane County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Dane County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59,441 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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