U.S. Census Bureau data shows that Madison experienced the fastest growth of any city in the state from 2010 to 2020, according to a report from the Wisconsin State Journal. Madison was ranked No. 1 with a population growth rate of 17.7%, up 40,604 from 2010. Six other Dane County cities occupied spots on the top of the list:
- Sun Prairie ranked No. 2 with 29.3% change and an increase of 8,159;
- Fitchburg ranked No. 3 with a 21% change and an increase of 5,143;
- Windsor ranked No. 4 with a 125% change and an increase of 4,881;
- Middleton ranked No. 5 with a 27.2% change and an increase of 4,663;
- Verona ranked No. 8 with a 39.8% change and an increase of 3,997; and
- Waunakee ranked No. 11 with a 28.7% change and an increase of 3,322.
