CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 117
Wisconsin · Dane County · 4,079 residents · 55.819 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30highest rent in WI$1,816#43lowest low poverty in WI1.8%#48highest household income in WI$136,923#87highest WFH in WI23.8%TRACT SHAPE · Dane County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 117 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $438,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% more than the Dane County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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
4,079
−1%since 2020
from 4,115 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 74 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+10%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$136,923
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,441
+29%since 2020
from $42,859 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−4%since 2020
from 0.355 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.2%
Retail trade9.7%
Other services9.2%
Public administration8%
Finance & insurance7%
Information6.5%
Education & health services4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$438,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $346,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,816
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $990 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−3%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(3,561)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(210)
Asian1.6%(66)
Other6.6%(271)
Diversity Score30.5%(1,255)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(3,469)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(141)
Asian2.8%(113)
Other8.1%(330)
Diversity Score33.5%(1,367)
Diversity Score
34
+10%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
+1%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
48.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,079 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $136,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $438,300, and the typical rent is about $1,816 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 1.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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