Dane County, WI — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
564,777
Male
282,542
50.0%
Female
282,235
50.0%
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
8.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher36.2%
High School or Higher47.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
2.5%
Married
39.8%
Dane County, WI has a population of 564,777 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 79.0% of the population. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 8.8% of residents are foreign-born.