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Dane, WI


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Dane, Wisconsin

Dane, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 13 miles NW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 81 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is conveniently located inside the Madison metropolitan area. There are an estimated 799 people in Dane.

The People and Families of Dane

In Dane, about 62% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Dane, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Dane. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Dane than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dane had a median family income of $56,250.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Dane Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Dane is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Dane, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dane strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Dane People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Dane Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Dane Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Dane Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Dane Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Dane, WI

Comparing Dane to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women85
Racial Diversity79
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents11
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