CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
Wisconsin · Dane County · 2,944 residents · 0.897 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14highest education in WI#1340 US82.9%#20highest home value in WI$599,100#27highest broadband in WI98.5%#34highest per-capita income in WI$77,208TRACT SHAPE · Dane County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 7 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,167. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $599,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Dane County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% 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
2,944
−4%since 2020
from 3,066 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,282 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 3,418 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$136,167
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $128,272 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,208
+18%since 2020
from $65,630 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+18%since 2020
from 0.374 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.2%
Public administration8.2%
Information7.9%
Retail trade4.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$599,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $408,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,314
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $970 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+38%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(2,798)
Black1.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2%(60)
Asian2.3%(70)
Other3.2%(98)
Diversity Score20.6%(633)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(2,568)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(134)
Asian4.2%(123)
Other4%(119)
Diversity Score29.2%(860)
Diversity Score
29
+42%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
49.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.8 min
−10%since 2020
from 18.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
54.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.7 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 2,944 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 $136,167 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 $599,100, and the typical rent is about $1,314 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 82.9% 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 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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