Dane County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 572,674 | — | #124 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,975 | +19.7% | #299 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.7 years | -8.2% | #2,915 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $394,800 | +40.0% | #299 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,398 | +20.2% | #318 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.7% | #926 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dane County has a population of 572,674, making it the #124 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dane County is $89,975, ranking #299 out of 3,222 counties — 19.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Dane County is $394,800 (+40.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,398/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.1%.
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96.4% of residents in Dane County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Dane County, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin has a total population of 572,674, making it the 124th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dane County is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dane County is $89,975, which ranks #299 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Dane County is $394,800, 40.0% above the national median. Renters in Dane County pay a median gross rent of $1,398 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dane County, 55.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Dane County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.1%).
All data for Dane County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.