Dane County's estimated 2026 population is 594,425 with a growth rate of 0.69% 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 21.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 35 years
There are 459,882 adults, (86,269 of whom are seniors) in Dane County.
Female: 286,082 (50%)
Male: 286,592 (50%)
The racial composition of Dane County includes 77.28% White, 6.15% Asian, 5.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442,561 | 77.28% |
| Two or more races | 51,214 | 8.94% |
| Asian | 35,212 | 6.15% |
| Black or African American | 29,788 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 12,232 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 1,320 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 347 | 0.06% |
Dane County's average per capita income is $62,464. Household income levels show a median of $89,975. The poverty rate stands at 10.62%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $142,044 | $173,473 |
| Families | $124,904 | $155,644 |
| Households | $89,975 | $119,709 |
| Non Families | $57,822 | $75,184 |
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