CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16.06
Wisconsin · Dane County · 8,835 residents · 0.163 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 16.06 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 67.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Dane County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,835
+8%since 2020
from 8,143 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
54,202 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 49,957 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,683
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,445 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,977
+6%since 2020
from $12,273 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+2%since 2020
from 0.544 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$159,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,703
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,285 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
96.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(6,418)
Black1.7%(135)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(304)
Asian13%(1,056)
Other2.8%(230)
Diversity Score44.9%(3,659)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(6,401)
Black3.7%(324)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(393)
Asian15%(1,323)
Other4.5%(394)
Diversity Score55.9%(4,940)
Diversity Score
56
+24%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.8 min
−16%since 2020
from 19.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
46.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 8,835 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 $30,683 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 $159,700, and the typical rent is about $1,703 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.7% 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 67.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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