DeForest village, Wisconsin
DeForest village profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
DeForest village is a geographic entity located in Dane County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,094. The land area covers 9.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 13,094 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,614 | ±261 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,838 | ±277 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,614 | ±261 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 224 | ±147 |
| Median Home Value | $359,600 | ±$18,396 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,442 | ±$143 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,419 | ±$6,994 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,093 | ±$6,331 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 655 | ±413 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,266 | ±362 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.4% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 12,260 (2024)
ID: 209776
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTANT/TREASURER
306 DEFOREST ST, DEFOREST WI 53532-1505
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GUS Population: 588,347 (2024)
ID: 177056
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, RM 421, MADISON WI 53703-3345
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School DeForest | 09-12 | DeForest, WI | |
| Regular School DeForest | KG-03 | DeForest, WI | |
| Regular School DeForest | PK | DeForest, WI | |
| Regular School DeForest | 04-06 | DeForest, WI | |
| Regular School DeForest | KG-03 | DeForest, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Madison, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Waunakee, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Madison, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Madison, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Sun Prairie, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Herzing University-Madison
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College | 6.5 mi away | 5218 E. Terrace Dr., Madison, WI, 53718 |
8005821227
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DEFOREST AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 203 LIBRARY ST., DEFOREST, WI, 53532 |
(608) 846-5482
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Madison Area Technical College
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College | 7.5 mi away | 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI, 53704-2599 |
6082466100
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WAUNAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 201 N. MADISON ST., WAUNAKEE, WI, 53597 |
(608) 849-4217
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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College | 11.1 mi away | 500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI, 53706-1380 |
6082632400
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SUN PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 1350 LINNERUD DR., SUN PRAIRIE, WI, 53590 |
(608) 825-7323
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University of Wisconsin-System Administration
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College | 11.1 mi away | 1220 Linden Dr, Madison, WI, 53706 |
6082621234
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LAKEVIEW LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 2845 N. SHERMAN AVE., MADISON, WI, 53704 |
(608) 246-4547
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Aveda Institute-Madison
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College Vocational | 11.2 mi away | 353 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI, 53715-0000 |
6082503100
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HAWTHORNE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 2707 E. WASHINGTON AVE., MADISON, WI, 53704 |
(608) 246-4548
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ARLINGTON, WI US, located 5.1 miles from DeForest village. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4° | 8.7° | 17.6° | 1.24" | 10.7" |
| February | 30.7° | 12.0° | 21.3° | 1.40" | 11.2" |
| March | 42.8° | 23.1° | 33.0° | 1.98" | 5.3" |
| April | 56.6° | 34.2° | 45.4° | 3.74" | 1.9" |
| May | 69.0° | 45.9° | 57.5° | 4.24" | 0.1" |
| June | 78.7° | 56.2° | 67.5° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 59.8° | 71.0° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.2° | 57.8° | 69.0° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.4° | 49.4° | 61.4° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.4° | 37.8° | 49.1° | 2.78" | 0.3" |
| November | 44.4° | 26.4° | 35.4° | 2.23" | 2.4" |
| December | 31.9° | 15.7° | 23.8° | 1.45" | 10.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeForest village | Village | 0.0 mi | — |
| Windsor village | Village | 3.4 mi | — |
| Waunakee village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Sun Prairie city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Arlington village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Dane village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5502519350. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.