Dane County, Wisconsin Population 2022
Dane County, Wisconsin's estimated population is 560,936 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dane County, Wisconsin is the 3rd largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 Population was 489,218 and has seen a growth of 14.66% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 560,936 | 4,747 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 556,189 | 4,747 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 551,442 | 4,747 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 546,695 | 4,747 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 541,948 | 4,495 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 537,453 | 6,157 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 531,296 | 8,296 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 523,000 | 6,718 | 1.30% |
| 2014 | 516,282 | 6,520 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 509,762 | 6,860 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 502,902 | 6,893 | 1.39% |
| 2011 | 496,009 | 6,791 | 1.39% |
| 2010 | 489,218 | 122,133 | 33.27% |
| 1990 | 367,085 | 43,540 | 13.46% |
| 1980 | 323,545 | 33,273 | 11.46% |
| 1970 | 290,272 | 68,177 | 30.70% |
| 1960 | 222,095 | 52,738 | 31.14% |
| 1950 | 169,357 | 38,697 | 29.62% |
| 1940 | 130,660 | 17,923 | 15.90% |
| 1930 | 112,737 | 23,305 | 26.06% |
| 1920 | 89,432 | 11,997 | 15.49% |
| 1910 | 77,435 | 8,000 | 11.52% |
| 1900 | 69,435 | 9,857 | 16.54% |
| 1890 | 59,578 | 6,345 | 11.92% |
| 1880 | 53,233 | 137 | 0.26% |
| 1870 | 53,096 | 9,174 | 20.89% |
| 1860 | 43,922 | 27,283 | 163.97% |
| 1850 | 16,639 | 16,325 | 5199.04% |
| 1840 | 314 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 449,694 | 83.89% |
| Asian | 31,808 | 5.93% |
| Black or African American | 27,781 | 5.18% |
| Two or More Races | 16,864 | 3.15% |
| Some Other Race | 7,939 | 1.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,768 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 224 | 0.04% |
Dane County, Wisconsin Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 222,929 | 2.34 | 58.2 |
| Married | 100,563 | 3.02 | 83.4 |
| Non Family | 96,736 | 1.45 | 35.9 |
| Female | 17,787 | 3.07 | 40.6 |
| Male | 7,843 | 3.02 | 49.6 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,449 | 1.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,368 | 2.66% |
| High School Graduate | 62,744 | 17.79% |
| Some College | 59,628 | 16.91% |
| Associates Degree | 34,398 | 9.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 107,440 | 30.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 73,683 | 20.89% |
Dane County, Wisconsin Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 296,370 | 289,048 | 156,669 |
| Asian | 18,181 | 16,519 | 12,494 |
| Hispanic | 16,868 | 12,952 | 4,696 |
| Black | 15,274 | 13,606 | 3,768 |
| 2+ Races | 5,380 | 4,954 | 3,211 |
| Other Race | 4,784 | 3,456 | 1,039 |
| Native American | 1,171 | 1,096 | 331 |
| Islander | 137 | 127 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.72%.
$48,083
Average Earnings
$53,427
Average Male
$42,471
Average Female
Dane County, Wisconsin Language by Age
Dane County, Wisconsin Language
88.89% of Dane County, Wisconsin residents speak only English, while 11.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.54% of the population.
Dane County, Wisconsin Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 415,991 | 36,083 | 8.67% |
| Black | 26,683 | 6,489 | 24.32% |
| Hispanic | 33,325 | 6,231 | 18.70% |
| Asian | 30,661 | 5,794 | 18.90% |
| Multiple | 16,265 | 2,950 | 18.14% |
| Other | 1,159 | NaN% | |
| Native | 1,742 | 290 | 16.65% |
| Islander | 224 | 52 | 23.21% |
10.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.30%
Male Poverty Rate
11.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dane County, Wisconsin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dane County, Wisconsin is Black, with 24.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dane County, Wisconsin is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.18%.
Dane County, Wisconsin Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Dane County, Wisconsin Married by Age and Sex
Dane County, Wisconsin Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Dane County, Wisconsin Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,580 | 5.91% |
| Black | 856 | 4.36% |
| Hispanic | 529 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 283 | 1.11% |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 3.06% |
| Other Race | 118 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 75 | 5.22% |
| Islander | 12 | 6.82% |
Dane County, Wisconsin Veterans by Education
5.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.03%
Born in Dane County, Wisconsin
91.20%
Native Born
8.80%
Foreign Born
5.23%
Non Citizen
3.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.20% of Dane County, Wisconsin residents were born in the United States, with 61.03% having been born in Wisconsin. 5.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990