Dane County, Wisconsin

Total Population: 564,777

County Seat: Madison

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Median Home Value

$366,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$88,108

Across all households

Median Age

35.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

54.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.7%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.1%
Two or More Races4.2%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.0%

65 Years and Over

14.7%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.2%

No Health Insurance

3.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

54.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

13.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$88,108

Mean Household Income

$117,041

Per Capita Income

$51,486

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$366,100

Median Rent

$1,345/mo

Total Housing Units

254,880

Owner-Occupied

57.7%

Renter-Occupied

42.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Married Couple Households

43.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Average Household Size

2.24

Broadband Internet Access

92.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55025.