Dane County's estimated 2026 population is 605,563 with a growth rate of 1.44% 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 23.77% 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 (78.96%)
Two or more races (7.75%)
Asian (5.96%)
Black or African American (5.13%)
Other race (1.88%)
Native American (0.25%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
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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