2023 ACS Census Data · Population 564,777
Dane County is a large county in Wisconsin with a population of 564,777. The median household income is $88,108, 35% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.5%, median home value is $366,100, and 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 126% above the national average.
Population
564,777
2023 estimate
Rank #125 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$88,108
Household
Rank #285 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$366,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #298 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
54.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #54 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% above Wisconsin avg·35% above national avg
Poverty Rate
0% below Wisconsin avg·30% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% above Wisconsin avg·22% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$51,486
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
70.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
68% above Wisconsin avg·75% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
51% above Wisconsin avg·45% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
24% below Wisconsin avg·21% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
30% below Wisconsin avg·25% below national avg
Housing Units
254,880
Households
245,736
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,141
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
112% above Wisconsin avg·126% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Wisconsin avg·9% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.2%
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