Dane County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Dane County, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
572,674
Median Age
35.7
Male Median
35.0
Female Median
36.6
Dane County, Wisconsin Population Growth

Dane County, Wisconsin Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +19.9%%.
+19.9%% Growth
Dane County, Wisconsin Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Dane County, Wisconsin Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.7 | 572,674 |
| 2023 | 35.6 | 564,777 |
| 2022 | 35.5 | 559,891 |
| 2021 | 35.4 | 555,474 |
| 2020 | 35.2 | 542,459 |
| 2019 | 35.1 | 536,078 |
| 2018 | 34.9 | 529,843 |
| 2017 | 34.8 | 522,837 |
| 2016 | 34.7 | 516,818 |
| 2015 | 34.6 | 510,198 |
| 2014 | 34.6 | 502,984 |
| 2013 | 34.5 | 496,762 |
| 2012 | 34.4 | 490,379 |
| 2011 | 34.3 | 483,913 |
| 2010 | 34.3 | 477,748 |
Dane County, Wisconsin Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 14.7% |
| 18–24 | 13.6% |
| 25–34 | 15.5% |
| 35–54 | 25.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65+ | 15.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Dane County, Wisconsin
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 53.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 30.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 23.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Dane County, Wisconsin
The median age in Dane County, Wisconsin is 35.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Dane County, Wisconsin is 572,674.
In Dane County, Wisconsin, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Dane County, Wisconsin has remained stable.