CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 127
Wisconsin · Dane County · 4,304 residents · 89.349 sq mi
Notable rankings
#49highest home value in WI$499,300#54highest WFH in WI25.9%#91highest per-capita income in WI$64,859#132highest household income in WI$116,359TRACT SHAPE · Dane County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 127 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,359. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 856 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Dane County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,304
−17%since 2020
from 5,160 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 58 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
−21%since 2020
from 56.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$116,359
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,742 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,859
+62%since 2020
from $40,068 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+34.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+8%since 2020
from 0.413 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Other services6.9%
Information6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
Construction6.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
Public administration3.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Education & health services0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$499,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,367
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,091 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(3,736)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(44)
Asian1.2%(64)
Other25.3%(1,308)
Diversity Score51.4%(2,653)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,904)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(133)
Asian2%(88)
Other3.4%(148)
Diversity Score21.8%(940)
Diversity Score
22
−58%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
−15%since 2020
from 27.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
Female
44.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 4,304 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 $116,359 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 $499,300, and the typical rent is about $1,367 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 48.0% 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 3.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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