Dane County's estimated 2025 population is 590,525 with a growth rate of 1.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dane County is the 2nd largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 489,247 and has seen a growth of 20.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dane County includes 78.96% White, 5.96% Asian, 5.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 445,942 | 78.96% |
| Two or more races | 43,779 | 7.75% |
| Asian | 33,650 | 5.96% |
| Black or African American | 28,986 | 5.13% |
| Other race | 10,632 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 1,437 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 351 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dane County's average per capita income is $60,658. Household income levels show a median of $88,108. The poverty rate stands at 10.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $139,031 | $169,047 |
| Families | $122,020 | $151,007 |
| Households | $88,108 | $117,041 |
| Non Families | $56,585 | $73,538 |
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