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Dane County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Dane County has 590,375 residents, up 4.9% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 16,480 households moved in and 15,200 moved out (+1,280 net), while a net $97.2M of income left. Median household income is $89,975, the median home $394,800 and median rent $1,398 a month.
In Wisconsin: 3rd of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 11th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 6th of 72 counties for median household income · 2nd of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Dane County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County, IL | 738 | $62.1M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 728 | $45.0M |
| Rock County, WI | 620 | $33.6M |
| Columbia County, WI | 453 | $26.5M |
| Waukesha County, WI | 399 | $27.9M |
| Jefferson County, WI | 388 | $21.8M |
| Sauk County, WI | 367 | $18.6M |
| Green County, WI | 266 | $17.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Dane County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock County, WI | 776 | $49.7M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 768 | $41.9M |
| Cook County, IL | 761 | $54.0M |
| Columbia County, WI | 583 | $46.6M |
| Jefferson County, WI | 431 | $24.5M |
| Sauk County, WI | 383 | $27.8M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 361 | $23.3M |
| Waukesha County, WI | 342 | $31.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.