CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2.05
Wisconsin · Dane County · 4,867 residents · 1.577 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15highest WFH in WI31.6%#16highest broadband in WI98.7%#26highest education in WI78.4%#35highest per-capita income in WI$76,822TRACT SHAPE · Dane County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 2.05 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $466,700. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,867
−1%since 2020
from 4,923 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,086 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 3,122 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.1
+7%since 2020
from 51.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$111,771
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $100,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,822
+21%since 2020
from $63,599 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+3%since 2020
from 0.405 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Retail trade7.1%
Other services6.7%
Public administration6.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$466,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $362,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,471
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,168 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+15%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(4,030)
Black0.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4%(197)
Asian10.2%(503)
Other3.1%(155)
Diversity Score39.6%(1,949)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(4,112)
Black2.6%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(52)
Asian4.4%(212)
Other7.5%(366)
Diversity Score34.7%(1,690)
Diversity Score
35
−12%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
78.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.4 min
−3%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Female
54.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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 4,867 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 $111,771 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 $466,700, and the typical rent is about $1,471 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 78.4% 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 2.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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