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Capitol

Wisconsin · Madison · 30,924 residents · 0.904 sq mi
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Capitol has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,360. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $287,950. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Madison median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Capitol; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,924
Population density
34,208 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
24.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,360
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,424
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,950
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,508
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.1%
91.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(23,323)
Black3.3%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,645)
Asian11.2%(3,463)
Other4.7%(1,460)
Diversity Score51.6%(15,944)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(23,323)
Black3.3%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,645)
Asian11.2%(3,463)
Other4.7%(1,460)
Diversity Score51.6%(15,944)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
10.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Capitol

Tremont
Pop 32,428
Fordham Heights
Pop 30,863
Chinatown-Two Bridges
Pop 38,006
Crotona Park East
Pop 29,480
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Income$36,917+4%
Home value$691,586+140%
Population32,428+5%
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CAPITOL VS
Fordham Heights
Income$38,914+10%
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CAPITOL VS
Chinatown-Two Bridges
Income$35,956+2%
Home value$1,120,293+289%
Population38,006+23%
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CAPITOL VS
Crotona Park East
Income$39,179+11%
Home value$637,128+121%
Population29,480−5%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin?

Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin has about 30,924 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin earns about $35,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin expensive?

In Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $287,950, and the typical rent is about $1,508 a month.

How educated are people in Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin?

About 63.1% of adults age 25 and over in Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin?

About 53.2% of people in Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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