CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 126
Wisconsin · Dane County · 4,380 residents · 107.095 sq mi
Notable rankings
#222lowest low poverty in WI3.9%#228lowest low density in WI40.90/sq mi#231highest WFH in WI18.9%#291highest home value in WI$353,500TRACT SHAPE · Dane County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 126 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,250. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $353,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
4,380
−4%since 2020
from 4,544 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 42 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+2%since 2020
from 41.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,107 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,734
+18%since 2020
from $39,510 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−5%since 2020
from 0.398 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
Wholesale trade9.6%
Information8.7%
Other services6.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
Construction6.7%
Public administration6.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$353,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $241,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $844 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+24%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,109)
Black1.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(196)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other3.7%(169)
Diversity Score22.4%(1,016)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,101)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(92)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other3.4%(150)
Diversity Score15.2%(666)
Diversity Score
15
−32%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
−5%since 2020
from 27.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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 4,380 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 $93,250 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 $353,500, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.1% 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 3.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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