CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16.03
Wisconsin · Dane County · 4,769 residents · 0.068 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 16.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,577. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 80.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 86% less than the Dane County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,769
−9%since 2020
from 5,233 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
70,132 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 76,956 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.6
+1%since 2020
from 21.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$12,577
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,936
+51%since 2020
from $7,913 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
80.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.648
+23%since 2020
from 0.526 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
Other services6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Public administration2.9%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,305
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,336 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
95.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.3%
+65.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(4,119)
Black1.6%(86)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(336)
Asian11.4%(598)
Other1.8%(94)
Diversity Score45.3%(2,372)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(3,633)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(131)
Asian15.1%(722)
Other5.2%(250)
Diversity Score49.1%(2,344)
Diversity Score
49
+8%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
+39.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.8%
+36.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.6 min
+17%since 2020
from 17.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
37.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
68.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
34.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
65.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
12.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% 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 4,769 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 $12,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,305 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.9% 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 80.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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