Dane County, Wisconsin
| Dane County, Wisconsin | ||
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Location in the state of Wisconsin |
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Wisconsin's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | December 7, 1836 | |
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| Seat | Madison | |
| Largest city | Madison | |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,238 sq mi (3,206 km²) 1,202 sq mi (3,113 km²) 36 sq mi (93 km²), 2.94% |
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| PopulationEst. - (2012) - Density |
503,523 355/sq mi (137/km²) |
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| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 | |
| Website | www.co.dane.wi.us | |
Dane County is a county in the State of Wisconsin. The county seat is Madison, which is also the state capital. The second most populous county in Wisconsin, Dane County had a population of 488,073 at the 2010 census.[1] It is part of the U.S. Census Bureau's Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, which also includes neighboring Iowa and Columbia counties. Dane County has more than 60 cities, towns, and villages.
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History[edit]
Dane County was formed in 1836 as a territorial county. It was named after Nathan Dane, a Massachusetts delegate to the Congress of the Confederation who helped carve Wisconsin out of the Northwest Territory.[2]
Geography[edit]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,238 square miles (3,206.4 km2), of which 1,202 square miles (3,113.2 km2) is land and 36 square miles (93.2 km2) (2.94%) is water.
Demographics[edit]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 314 |
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| 1850 | 16,639 | 5,199.0% | |
| 1860 | 43,922 | 164.0% | |
| 1870 | 53,096 | 20.9% | |
| 1880 | 53,233 | 0.3% | |
| 1890 | 59,578 | 11.9% | |
| 1900 | 69,435 | 16.5% | |
| 1910 | 77,435 | 11.5% | |
| 1920 | 89,432 | 15.5% | |
| 1930 | 112,737 | 26.1% | |
| 1940 | 130,660 | 15.9% | |
| 1950 | 169,357 | 29.6% | |
| 1960 | 222,095 | 31.1% | |
| 1970 | 290,272 | 30.7% | |
| 1980 | 323,545 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 367,085 | 13.5% | |
| 2000 | 426,526 | 16.2% | |
| 2010 | 488,073 | 14.4% | |
| Est. 2012 | 503,523 | 3.2% | |
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2012 Estimate[4] |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 426,526 people, 173,484 households, and 100,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 355 people per square mile (137/km²). There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 per square mile (58/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.96% White, 4.00% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 3.45% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 3.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 34.4% were of German, 11.5% Norwegian, 8.9% Irish and 6.0% English ancestry according to the 2000 census.
There were 173,484 households out of which 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.10% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.90% were non-families. 29.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.60% under the age of 18, 14.30% from 18 to 24, 32.50% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.
Government[edit]
Dane County is governed by a county executive and a County Board of Supervisors. The county executive is elected in a countywide vote. The County Executive is Joe Parisi. The Board of Supervisors consists of 37 members, each elected from single member districts. As the policy-making body of the county government, the Board of Supervisors enacts county ordinances, levies taxes, and appropriates money for services.
County Executives[edit]
- George Reinke, 1973-1981
- Jonathan B. Barry, 1981-1988
- Richard J. Phelps, 1988-1997
- Kathleen Falk, 1997-2011
- Joe Parisi, 2011-present
Transportation[edit]
Major highways[edit]
Interstate 39
Interstate 90
Interstate 94
U.S. Highway 12
U.S. Highway 14
U.S. Highway 18
U.S. Highway 51
U.S. Highway 151
Highway 19 (Wisconsin)
Highway 30 (Wisconsin)
Highway 69 (Wisconsin)
Highway 73 (Wisconsin)
Highway 78 (Wisconsin)
Highway 89 (Wisconsin)
Highway 92 (Wisconsin)
Highway 104 (Wisconsin)
Highway 106 (Wisconsin)
Highway 113 (Wisconsin)
Highway 134 (Wisconsin)
Highway 138 (Wisconsin)
Highway 188 (Wisconsin)
Cities, villages and towns[edit]
Dane County Cities
- Edgerton (part; mostly in Rock County)
- Fitchburg
- Madison
- Middleton
- Monona
- Stoughton
- Sun Prairie
- Verona
Dane County Villages
- Belleville (most; partly in Green County)
- Black Earth
- Blue Mounds
- Brooklyn (most; partly in Green County)
- Cambridge (most; partly in Jefferson County)
- Cottage Grove
- Cross Plains
- Dane
- Deerfield
- DeForest
- Maple Bluff
- Marshall
- Mazomanie
- McFarland
- Mount Horeb
- Oregon
- Rockdale
- Shorewood Hills
- Waunakee
Dane County Towns
- Albion
- Berry
- Black Earth
- Blooming Grove
- Blue Mounds
- Bristol
- Burke
- Christiana
- Cottage Grove
- Cross Plains
- Dane
- Deerfield
- Dunkirk
- Dunn
- Madison
- Mazomanie
- Medina
- Middleton
- Montrose
- Oregon
- Perry
- Pleasant Springs
- Primrose
- Roxbury
- Rutland
- Springdale
- Springfield
- Sun Prairie
- Vermont
- Verona
- Vienna
- Westport
- Windsor
- York
Unincorporated communities[edit]
- Albion
- Aldens Corners
- Ashton Corners
- Ashton
- Bakers Corners
- Basco
- Daleyville
- Deansville
- Door Creek
- Dunkirk
- East Bristol
- Elvers
- Five Points
- Forward
- Hanerville
- Highwood
- Hillside
- Hoffman Corners
- Hope
- Indian Heights
- Kegonsa
- Kingsley Corners
- Klevenville
- Lake Windsor
- London (partial)
- Lutheran Hill
- Martinsville
- Marxville
- Middleton Junction
- Montrose
- Morrisonville
- Mt. Vernon
- Nora
- North Bristol
- Norway Grove
- Old Deerfield
- Paoli
- Pierceville
- Pine Bluff
- Primrose
- Riley
- Roxbury
- Rutland
- Schey Acres
- Springfield Corners
- Stone
- Token Creek
- Utica
- Vermont
- Vilas
- West Middleton
- Windsor
- York Center
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Transport 2020 | Study Information
- ^ Wisconsin Local History and Biography Articles
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Retrieved May 15, 2013.
Further reading[edit]
- Durrie, Daniel S. A History of Madison, the Capital of Wisconsin; including the Four lake country. Madison: Atwood & Culver, 1874.
- Madison, Dane County and Surrounding Towns. Madison: W. J. Park, 1877.
- Biographical Review of Dane County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Biographical Review Publishing Company, 1893.
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