CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.07
Wisconsin · Dane County · 1,538 residents · 0.07 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest education in WI#654 US86.7%#8highest WFH in WI32.7%#13highest density in WI21,971/sq mi#61lowest young in WI26.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Dane County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 17.07 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,555. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $309,100. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,538
+4%since 2020
from 1,482 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,971 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 21,171 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.2
−2%since 2020
from 26.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,555
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,391 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,498
+30%since 2020
from $37,357 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+15%since 2020
from 0.360 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
Information4.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$309,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $198,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,561
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,224 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
97.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+16%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,317)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian1.4%(21)
Other7.9%(117)
Diversity Score25.5%(377)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(1,114)
Black1.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(129)
Asian9.6%(148)
Other8.2%(126)
Diversity Score56.5%(869)
Diversity Score
57
+122%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
86.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 25.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
92.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
65.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
34.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
6.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 1,538 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 $67,555 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 $309,100, and the typical rent is about $1,561 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 86.7% 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 19.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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