Dane County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dane County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55025
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 025
Geography
- Land Area
- 1196.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 41.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1237.50 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.067468
- Longitude
- -89.417852
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 542,822
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 432,755
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 508,726 | 93.7% |
| Hispanic | 34,095 | 6.3% |
| White | 436,440 | 80.4% |
| Black | 26,823 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 24,035 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 670 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 138 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,537 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 412,818 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 19,930 | 4.6% |
| White | 363,419 | 84.0% |
| Black | 23,280 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 22,346 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,066 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 112 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,105 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 572,674
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $95,060
- Poverty Rate
- 10.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 59,334
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 442,561 | 77.3% |
| Black | 29,788 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 35,212 | 6.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 547,816
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 221,719 | 40.5% |
| Republican | 110,858 | 20.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 215,239 | 39.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 249,302 | 45.5% |
| Female | 290,697 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 410,177 | 74.9% |
| Hispanic | 18,546 | 3.4% |
| Black | 6,095 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 18,611 | 3.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 299,401
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 229,786 | 56.0% |
| Hispanic | 9,423 | 50.8% |
| Black | 2,528 | 41.5% |
| Asian | 9,475 | 50.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 140,577 | 56.4% |
| Female | 155,557 | 53.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 58,518 (15.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 211,208 (54.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 261,061
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $406,703
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,404
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 63.9%
- Public Transit
- 2.8%
- Work From Home
- 20.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.