CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 29
Wisconsin · Dane County · 3,378 residents · 1.297 sq mi
Notable rankings
#161highest WFH in WI20.9%#174highest rent burden in WI56.8%#197highest foreign-born in WI10.2%#284highest broadband in WI95.2%TRACT SHAPE · Dane County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 29 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,325. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $283,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
3,378
+1%since 2020
from 3,348 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,604 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 2,581 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+8%since 2020
from 39.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,325
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,729 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,371
+32%since 2020
from $30,550 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+37%since 2020
from 0.309 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Other services7.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Public administration6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$283,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $208,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $888 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+19%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(2,672)
Black3.7%(124)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(290)
Asian3.1%(105)
Other4.7%(157)
Diversity Score43.9%(1,469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(2,443)
Black5.8%(195)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(457)
Asian4.7%(160)
Other3.6%(123)
Diversity Score56.5%(1,908)
Diversity Score
56
+29%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−3%since 2020
from 20.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
Female
55.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
Foreign born
10.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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 3,378 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 $76,325 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 $283,200, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.0% 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 12.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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