CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.06
Wisconsin · Dane County · 3,053 residents · 0.198 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 17.06 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Dane County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,053
+10%since 2020
from 2,775 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,419 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 14,015 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
+2%since 2020
from 26.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,102
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,641 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$138,742
+121%since 2020
from $62,836 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.750
+16%since 2020
from 0.649 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing11.7%
Information11.3%
Other services10.6%
Public administration7.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Retail trade2.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,316
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $871 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
83.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,499)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(160)
Asian2%(55)
Other2.2%(61)
Diversity Score23.1%(641)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(2,496)
Black2.1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(174)
Asian7.3%(224)
Other3.1%(96)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,227)
Diversity Score
40
+74%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
84.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
+20%since 2020
from 17.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
8.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 3,053 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 $51,102 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 $1,316 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 84.0% 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 28.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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