As the urban center of the region, Dane County is home to the state’s capital in the City of Madison, the University of Wisconsin flagship campus, the world-class Overture Center for the Arts, and an abundance of parks, lakes, and unique neighborhoods. Home to the fastest growing population of any county in Wisconsin, Dane County boasts a highly educated workforce to power its diverse and innovative industries. With assets in information technology, life sciences, and agriculture, Madison and Dane County consistently rank among the top communities for work and play.
2010 Population: 488,073
2019 Population Estimate: 536,078
Top private-sector employers in Dane County include Epic, UW Health, American Family Insurance, Exact Sciences, CUNA Mutual, and PPD.
Dane County Planning and Development Department
Carrie Springer
608.266.4576 | Email Carrie
Madison Region Economic Partnership
Kathy Collins, VP of Economic Development
608.571.0402 | Email Kathy
Sources: U.S. Census; Emsi; Wisconsin’s WORKnet; Municipality Population Estimates, Wisconsin Department of Administration, Demographic Services Center; Applied Geographic Solutions via LocateInWisconsin.
8517 Excelsior Drive, #107
Madison, WI 53717
608.571.0420
info@madisonregion.org