Columbia County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,272 | — | #916 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $85,351 | +13.6% | #413 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,028 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $283,200 | +0.5% | #714 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $978 | -15.9% | #1,070 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | -38.5% | #330 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Columbia County has a population of 58,272, making it the #916 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Columbia County is $85,351, ranking #413 out of 3,222 counties — 13.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.8% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Columbia County is $283,200 (+0.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $978/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.
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95.0% of residents in Columbia County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbia County, Wisconsin has a total population of 58,272, making it the 916th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Columbia County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Columbia County is $85,351, which ranks #413 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Columbia County is $283,200, 0.5% above the national median. Renters in Columbia County pay a median gross rent of $978 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Columbia County, 26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Columbia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Columbia County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.