Dane, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dane, Wisconsin
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Dane village hall and fire station
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Location of Dane in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,117 |
| • Density | 958.61/sq mi (370.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-18725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583047 |
Dane is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community that is part of the larger Madison area. In 2020, about 1,117 people lived in the village.
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History of Dane Village
The first post office in Dane opened in 1844. A post office is where mail is sorted and sent out. The village was named after Nathan Dane, who helped write an important law called the Northwest Ordinance. This law set rules for how new territories in the United States would become states.
The village of Dane officially became an incorporated village in April 1899. This means it gained its own local government. The community's St. Michael Catholic Church was damaged by lightning in 1974, but it was later rebuilt.
Geography of Dane
The village of Dane covers a total area of about 1.14 square miles (3.09 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
The main road in Dane is Wisconsin Highway 113. It runs through the village as Main Street, going from east to west. This highway connects Dane to other towns. If you go north on Highway 113, you will reach Lodi. If you go south, you will get to Waunakee.
Population and People in Dane
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 125 | — | |
| 1900 | 280 | — | |
| 1910 | 296 | 5.7% | |
| 1920 | 316 | 6.8% | |
| 1930 | 280 | −11.4% | |
| 1940 | 301 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 305 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 394 | 29.2% | |
| 1970 | 486 | 23.4% | |
| 1980 | 518 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 621 | 19.9% | |
| 2000 | 799 | 28.7% | |
| 2010 | 995 | 24.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,117 | 12.3% | |
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The population of Dane has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 995 people living in the village. The population density was about 880 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Dane?
In 2010, most people living in Dane were White (94.7%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 363 households in Dane in 2010. Many of these households (43.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (59.0%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Dane was 32.5 years old. About 29% of the residents were under 18. This shows that Dane is a community with many young people and families.
Transportation in Dane
A railroad line called the Wisconsin and Southern runs through Dane. This railway goes towards Reedsburg. Railroads are important for moving goods and sometimes people across the country.
Notable People from Dane
- Alfred Kunz, a Catholic priest who served at St. Michael's Catholic Church from 1967 to 1998.
Images for kids
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Dane on Wisconsin Highway 113
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The post office in Dane
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Welcome sign for Dane
See also
In Spanish: Dane (Wisconsin) para niños
