Dane County Demographics
A map of Dane County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 426,721 | 76.0% |
Hispanic | 41,954 | 7.5% |
Asian | 35,592 | 6.3% |
Black | 29,742 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 23,903 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 3,592 | 0.6% |
Dane County, Wisconsin had a population of 561,504 in 2020. It was 76.0% White, 5.3% Black, 6.3% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dane County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Dane County is the 2nd most populous county of the 72 counties in Wisconsin.
Dane County's White Population
426,721 residents of Dane County identify as White, or 76.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Dane County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Dane County is ranked #68 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Dane County is less White than neighboring Columbia County (90.7% White), Green County (91.6% White), Rock County (79.3% White), Sauk County (88% White), and Jefferson County (86.4% White).
Dane County's Black Population
29,742 residents of Dane County identify as Black, or 5.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dane County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Dane County is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Dane County is more Black than neighboring Columbia County (1.5% Black), Green County (0.5% Black), Rock County (4.9% Black), Sauk County (0.9% Black), and Jefferson County (1% Black).
Dane County's Asian Population
35,592 residents of Dane County identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dane County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Dane County is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Dane County is more Asian than neighboring Columbia County (0.6% Asian), Green County (0.5% Asian), Rock County (1.2% Asian), Sauk County (0.6% Asian), and Jefferson County (0.8% Asian).
Dane County's Hispanic Population
41,954 residents of Dane County identify as Hispanic, or 7.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dane County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Dane County is ranked #9 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Dane County is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbia County (3.7% Hispanic), Green County (4% Hispanic), and Sauk County (6.2% Hispanic). Dane County is less Hispanic than neighboring Rock County (9.7% Hispanic), and Jefferson County (8.3% Hispanic).
Dane County's Native American/Other Population
3,592 residents of Dane County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dane County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Dane County is ranked #45 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Dane County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Green County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Jefferson County (0.5% Native American/Other). Dane County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sauk County (1.4% Native American/Other).
Dane County's Multiracial Population
23,903 residents of Dane County identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dane County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Dane County is ranked #9 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Dane County is more Multiracial than neighboring Columbia County (2.9% Multiracial), Green County (3.1% Multiracial), Sauk County (3% Multiracial), and Jefferson County (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.