Madison metropolitan area
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The Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is an area consisting of three counties in Wisconsin
, anchored by the city of Madison
. As of the 2010 census
, the MSA had a population of 568,593.
Combined Statistical Area (CSA) is made up of four counties. The statistical area includes one metropolitan area
and one micropolitan area
. As of the 2010 Census, the CSA had a population of 630,569.
of 2000, there were 501,774 people, 202,687 households, and 121,171 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 90.26% White, 3.50% African American, 0.32% Native American, 2.99% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races
, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $45,602, and the median income for a family was $55,159. Males had a median income of $35,250 versus $26,322 for females. The per capita income
for the MSA was $21,832.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of three counties in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, anchored by the city of Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
, the MSA had a population of 568,593.
Definitions
The Madison–BarabooBaraboo, Wisconsin
Baraboo is the largest city in, and the county seat of Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA. It is situated on the Baraboo River. Its 2010 population was 12,048 according to the US Census Bureau...
Combined Statistical Area (CSA) is made up of four counties. The statistical area includes one metropolitan area
United States metropolitan area
In the United States a metropolitan statistical area is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are not legally incorporated as a city or town would be, nor are they legal administrative divisions like...
and one micropolitan area
United States micropolitan area
United States Micropolitan Statistical Areas , as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget, are urban areas in the United States based around a core city or town with a population of 10,000 to 49,999. The micropolitan area designation was created in 2003...
. As of the 2010 Census, the CSA had a population of 630,569.
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
- Madison (Columbia, Dane, and Iowa counties)
- Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)
- Baraboo (Sauk CountySauk County, WisconsinSauk County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,225. Its county seat and largest city is Baraboo. Sauk County is included in the Baraboo Micropolitan Statistical Area and in the Madison Combined Statistical Area....
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- Baraboo (Sauk County
Counties
- ColumbiaColumbia County, Wisconsin-Unincorporated communities:*Anacker*Belle Fountain*Durwards Glen*East Friesland*Harmony Grove*Ingle*Keyeser*Lake Wisconsin*Leeds*Lowville*Marcellon*North Leeds*Okee*Otsego-External links:***...
- DaneDane County, WisconsinAs 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 . There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 per square mile...
- IowaIowa County, WisconsinIowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 22,780. Its county seat and largest city is Dodgeville.Iowa County is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
Cities
- ColumbusColumbus, WisconsinColumbus is a city in Columbia and Dodge Counties in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 4,991 at the 2010 census. Columbus is located about northeast of Madison on the Crawfish River. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- DodgevilleDodgeville, WisconsinDodgeville is the most populous city and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,698 at the 2010 census, making it the 9th largest city within the Madison metropolitan area. The Greater Dodgeville Area however had a population of 6,529...
- FitchburgFitchburg, WisconsinFitchburg is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 25,260 at the 2010 census. Fitchburg is a suburb of Madison and is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- LodiLodi, WisconsinLodi is a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the census of 2000, the population was 2,882. The city's estimated 2005 population was 2,929...
- MadisonMadison, WisconsinMadison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
(Principal city) - MiddletonMiddleton, WisconsinMiddleton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a western suburb of the state capital, Madison but it was actually founded before Madison. It got its name from Middletown, Connecticut; the "w" being dropped was due to a paper work error made by long time historian Edward Kromrey...
- Mineral PointMineral Point, WisconsinMineral Point is a city in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2000 census. In 2008 the city's population had taken a decline and is currently only 2,462, but still the second most populous community in Iowa County...
- MononaMonona, WisconsinMonona is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,046 as of 2007. It is completely surrounded by Madison and is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Monona is located at ....
- PortagePortage, WisconsinPortage is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 10,662 at the 2010 census making it the largest city in Columbia County...
- StoughtonStoughton, WisconsinStoughton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States and is a neighbor of Madison. It straddles the Yahara River about 20 miles southeast of the capital, Madison. Stoughton is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Sun PrairieSun Prairie, WisconsinSun Prairie is a city in Dane County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. A suburb of Madison it is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2010 US Census estimates the city's population to be 29,364. It is the sixth-fastest growing city in Wisconsin, and the fastest-growing among cities...
- VeronaVerona, WisconsinVerona is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States and is a suburb of Madison. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 7,052. With an estimated 2009 population of 11,486, Verona is among the fastest growing municipalities in the state. The city is located ten miles southwest of...
- Wisconsin DellsWisconsin Dells, WisconsinWisconsin Dells is a city in south-central Wisconsin, with a population of 2,418 as of the 2000 census. It straddles four counties: Adams, Columbia, Juneau, and Sauk. The city takes its name from the dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic, glacially formed gorge that features striking sandstone...
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Villages
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Cambridge, Wisconsin Cambridge is a village located in Dane and Jefferson Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,100 at the 2000 census.The Dane County portion of Cambridge is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Jefferson County portion is part of the... (partial) Cobb, Wisconsin Cobb is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 442 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Cobb is located at .... Cottage Grove, Wisconsin Cottage Grove is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,248 at the 2010 census. It is a fast growing suburb of Madison and shares a school district with Monona... Cross Plains, Wisconsin Cross Plains is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,084 at the 2000 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Cross Plains. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area... Dane, Wisconsin Dane is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 799 at the 2000 census. Located in the Town of Dane, the village is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Dane is located at .... Deerfield, Wisconsin Deerfield is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,319 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Deerfield. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area... Doylestown, Wisconsin Doylestown is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 328 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Fall River, Wisconsin Fall River is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States, along the North Fork of the Crawfish River. The population was 1,097 at the 2000 census... Friesland, Wisconsin Friesland is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 298 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Friesland is located at .... |
Highland, Wisconsin Highland is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 855 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area... Hollandale, Wisconsin Hollandale is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 283 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Hollandale is located at .... Livingston, Wisconsin Livingston is a village in Grant and Iowa Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 597 at the 2000 census.The Iowa County portion of Livingston is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Grant County portion is part of the Platteville Micropolitan... (partial) Maple Bluff, Wisconsin Maple Bluff is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,358 at the 2000 census. It is a suburb of Madison and is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.... Marshall, Dane County, Wisconsin Marshall is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Maunesha River. The population was 3,432 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... Mazomanie, Wisconsin Mazomanie is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,485 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Mazomanie. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area... McFarland, Wisconsin McFarland is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, on the eastern shore of Lake Waubesa. The population was 7,808 at the 2010 census... Montfort, Wisconsin Montfort is a village in Grant and Iowa Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 663 at the 2000 census.The Iowa County portion of Montfort is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Grant County portion is part of the Platteville Micropolitan Statistical... (partial) Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Mount Horeb is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,009 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Oregon, Wisconsin Oregon is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The current population of Oregon is 9498. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a suburb of Madison. The village is located mostly within the Town of Oregon.... |
Pardeeville, Wisconsin Pardeeville is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,982 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Pardeeville is located at .... Poynette, Wisconsin Poynette is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,266 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Randolph, Wisconsin Randolph is a village in Columbia and Dodge Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,869 at the 2000 census. The village is located at the southeast corner of the Town of Randolph in Columbia County, although only a tiny portion of the village lies within the town. Most of the... (partial) Rewey, Wisconsin Rewey is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 311 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Rewey is located at .... Ridgeway, Wisconsin Ridgeway is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. It is the fourth most populous community in Iowa County. The population was 689 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Ridgeway... Rio, Wisconsin Rio is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 938 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Rio is located at .... Rockdale, Wisconsin Rockdale is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 214 at the 2000 census. The village is split in half by the Koshkonong Creek... Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin Shorewood Hills is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. Established in 1927, the population was 1,732 at the 2000 census. It is a suburb of Madison and part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Waunakee, Wisconsin Waunakee is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States . The population was 12,097 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. Waunakee bills itself as "The Only Waunakee in the World." The village was named as #78 in CNN Money's "Top 100 Best Places to... Wyocena, Wisconsin Wyocena is a village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 668 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Wyocena... |
Census-designated places
- Lake WisconsinLake Wisconsin, WisconsinLake Wisconsin is a census-designated place in Columbia and Sauk Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 4,189 at the 2010 census....
(partial) - WindsorWindsor (CDP), WisconsinWindsor is a census-designated place in the town of Windsor in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Yahara River. The population was 3,573 at the 2010 census...
Unincorporated places
- Ashton CornersAshton Corners, WisconsinAshton Corners is an unincorporated community in the town of Springfield in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. A variant name was Pickarts Corners according to USGS GNIS.-References:...
- BascoBasco, WisconsinBasco is an unincorporated community in the town of Montrose, in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. Basco is located less than 15 miles from Madison.-Notes:...
- East BristolEast Bristol, WisconsinEast Bristol is an unincorporated community in the town of Bristol in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a suburb of Madison. East Bristol was first known as "Columbus Settlement." -Notes:...
- HelenaHelena, WisconsinHelena is an unincorporated community in the town of Arena in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States.-Black Hawk War of 1832:In the 19th century Helena was a village that played an important role in the manufacture and shipping of lead shot...
- HopeHope, Dane County, WisconsinHope is an unincorporated community in the town of Blooming Grove in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It lies just southeast of Madison.-Notes:...
- MorrisonvilleMorrisonville, WisconsinMorrisonville is an unincorporated community in the Town of Windsor, in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, approximately 18 miles north of Madison. The Yahara River flows through the community. The main road running through Morrisonville is County Trunk DM, which connects from State Highway 51...
- Mount VernonMount Vernon, WisconsinMount Vernon is an unincorporated community in the town of Springdale, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.-Geography:Mount Vernon is located south of Mount Horeb and southwest of Madison...
- North BristolNorth Bristol, WisconsinNorth Bristol is an unincorporated community in the town of Bristol in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a suburb of Madison.-Notes:...
- PaoliPaoli, WisconsinPaoli is an unincorporated community in the town of Montrose, in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.-Notes:...
- UticaUtica, Dane County, WisconsinUtica is an unincorporated community in the town of Christiana in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.-Notes:...
- Pine Bluff
Columbia County
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Lowville, Wisconsin Lowville is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 987 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Lowville is located in the town.- History :The town was created along with the county in 1846... Marcellon, Wisconsin Marcellon is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,024 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Belle Fountain and Marcellon are located in the town.-Geography:... Newport, Wisconsin Newport is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 681 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.1 square miles , of which, 21.5 square miles of it is land and 0.6 square miles of it ... Otsego, Wisconsin Otsego is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 757 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Otsego is located in the town.-Geography:... Pacific, Wisconsin Pacific is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,518 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.6 square miles , of which, 20.3 square miles of it is land and 1.3 square miles of it... Randolph (town), Wisconsin Randolph is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 699 at the 2000 census. The Village of Randolph lies to the southeast of the town and only a tiny portion of the village is within the town. The unincorporated community of East Friesland is located in the town... Scott, Columbia County, Wisconsin Scott is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 791 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Ingle is located partially in the town.-Geography:... Springvale, Columbia County, Wisconsin Springvale is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 550 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.0 square miles , of which, 41.0 square miles of it is land and 0.1 square miles of... West Point, Wisconsin West Point is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,634 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.5 square miles , of which, 28.9 square miles of it is land and 3.5 square miles of... Wyocena (town), Wisconsin Wyocena is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,543 at the 2000 Census. The Village of Wyocena is located within the town... |
Dane County
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Christiana, Dane County, Wisconsin Christiana is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,313 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Utica is located within the town.-Geography:... Cottage Grove (town), Wisconsin Cottage Grove is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 3,839. The Village of Cottage Grove is located within the town... Cross Plains (town), Wisconsin Cross Plains is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,419 at the 2000 census. The Village of Cross Plains is located partially within the town... Dane (town), Wisconsin Dane is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 968 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.1 square miles , of which, 35.1 square miles of it is land and 0.03% is water.-Demographics:As... Dunkirk, Wisconsin Dunkirk is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,053 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Dunkirk and Hanerville are located in the town.-Geography:... Dunn, Dane County, Wisconsin Dunn is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,270 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.4 square miles , of which, 28.6 square miles of it is land and 5.8 square miles of it is... |
Madison (town), Wisconsin Madison is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,005 at the 2000 census... Mazomanie (town), Wisconsin Mazomanie is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,185 at the 2000 census. The Village of Mazomanie is located within the town.-Geography:... Medina, Wisconsin Medina is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,235 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Deansville is located in the town.-Geography:... Middleton (town), Wisconsin The Town of Middleton is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The Town of Middleton borders the City of Middleton on the west. The population was 4,594 at the 2000 census... Montrose, Wisconsin Montrose is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,134 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Basco, Montrose, and Paoli are located within the town.-Geography:... Oregon (town), Wisconsin Oregon is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,148 at the 2000 census. The Village of Oregon is located mostly within the town.-Geography:... Perry, Wisconsin Perry is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 670 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Daleyville and Forward are located in the town.-Geography:... |
Pleasant Springs, Wisconsin Pleasant Springs is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,053 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Kegonsa is located in the town.-Geography:... Primrose, Wisconsin Primrose is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 682 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Primrose is located in the town.-Geography:... Roxbury, Wisconsin Roxbury is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,700 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Roxbury is located in the town.-History:Roxbury has been called "Dane County’s most historic township"... Rutland, Wisconsin Rutland is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,887 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Rutland is located in the town.-Geography:... Springdale, Wisconsin Springdale is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,530 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Klevenville, Mount Vernon, and Riley are located in the town.-Geography:... Springfield, Dane County, Wisconsin Springfield is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,762 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Ashton, Ashton Corners, Martinsville, and Springfield Corners are located in Springfield.-Geography:... Sun Prairie (town), Wisconsin Sun Prairie is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,308 at the 2000 census. The City of Sun Prairie is located partially within the town... |
Vermont, Wisconsin Vermont is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 839 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.8 square miles , all of it land.... Verona (town), Wisconsin Verona is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,153 at the 2000 census. The City of Verona is located within the town... Vienna, Wisconsin Vienna is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,294 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Norway Grove is located in the town.-Geography:... Westport, Wisconsin Westport is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States and a suburb of Madison. The population was 3,586 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.2 square miles , of which, 22.2 square miles of it is land and... York, Dane County, Wisconsin York is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 703 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of York Center is located in the town.-Geography:... |
Iowa County
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Mifflin, Wisconsin Mifflin is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 617 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Mifflin is located in the town.-Mifflin meteor:... Mineral Point (town), Wisconsin Mineral Point is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 867 at the 2000 census. The City of Mineral Point is located within the town.-Geography:Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2000 census... Moscow, Wisconsin Moscow is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 594 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Moscow is located in the town.-Geography:... Pulaski (town), Wisconsin Pulaski is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 381 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.6 square miles , of which, 43.3 square miles of it is land and 1.4 square miles of it is... Ridgeway (town), Wisconsin Ridgeway is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 581 at the 2000 census. The Village of Ridgeway is located within the town... Waldwick, Wisconsin Waldwick is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 500 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Jonesdale is located in the town.-Geography:... Wyoming, Iowa County, Wisconsin Wyoming is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 364 at the 2000 census.-Landmarks:Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin is located in the town, as is his Wyoming Valley School.-Geography:... |
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 501,774 people, 202,687 households, and 121,171 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 90.26% White, 3.50% African American, 0.32% Native American, 2.99% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $45,602, and the median income for a family was $55,159. Males had a median income of $35,250 versus $26,322 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the MSA was $21,832.