Dane County, WI

County

Demographics of Dane

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

55.2%

Households with Children

24.6%

School Enrollment K-12

57,217

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 14.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.1%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.0%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.6%
High School / GED: 17.4%
Some College or Associate's: 23.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 55.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.5%
Single Parents: 7.1%
Couples & Adults: 29.0%
Living Alone: 46.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
Asian: 6.1%
Black or African American: 5.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 49.5%
South Asian: 31.9%
Southeast Asian: 14.2%
Central Asian: 0.4%
Other Asian: 3.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 59.3%
Puerto Rican: 8.7%
Cuban: 2.7%
Dominican: 0.7%
Central American: 7.3%
South American: 13.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 56.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 57.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 7.8%
Caribbean: 1.1%
Other Black: 33.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.5%
Spanish: 4.8%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.3%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 11.2%
Not Enrolled: 72.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Dane County

Neighborhoods in Dane County

Neighborhood

Dane, WI

Oak Hall / Quarry Hill

Scenic Ridge / Hawthorne Hills

North Cape Commons / Brookstone Ridge

Raintree / Lake Windsor

Foxmoor Hills / Sunburst

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources