Grant County, Wisconsin

WI · FIPS 55043 Republican

Located in Wisconsin, Grant County has a population of 51,770 residents and a median age of 36.8 years, making it the #991 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.0%. The median home value is $200,700, and the median household income is $66,858, which is 11% below the national median.

51,770
Population
#991 of 3,222
$66,858
Median Income
-11.0% #1,449 of 3,222
36.8 years
Median Age
-5.4% #2,782 of 3,222
13.0%
Poverty Rate
+3.1% #1,522 of 3,222

Demographics

Grant County has a population of 51,770, making it the #991 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Grant County is $66,858, ranking #1,449 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Income#1,449
$66,858
-11.0%
vs nation
55th percentile
Per Capita#1,689
$34,411
-16.6%
vs nation
48th percentile
Poverty#1,522
13.0%
+3.1%
vs nation
53th percentile
Unemployment#728
3.1%
-41.5%
vs nation
77th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Grant County is $200,700 (-28.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $813/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.8%.

Home Value#1,399
$200,700
-28.8%
vs nation
57th percentile
Rent#2,014
$813
-30.1%
vs nation
37th percentile
Homeownership#2,314
69.8%
+8.4%
vs nation
28th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Grant County, 25.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 24.1% below the national average, ranking #1,162 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.6% −24.1% vs nation
Rank #1,162 of 3,222
64th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Grant County is 78.0 years. 17.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#637
78.0
+3.8%
vs nation
79th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,334
17.9%
-8.5%
vs nation
58th percentile
Diabetes#1,066
9.8%
-12.0%
vs nation
66th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,170
35.9%
-3.8%
vs nation
63th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#974
5.3
-5.2%
vs nation
69th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,293
4.3
-4.2%
vs nation
59th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,380
8.7%
-17.4%
vs nation
56th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,141
24.2%
-8.3%
vs nation
64th percentile
Food Insecurity#436
10.6%
-26.4%
vs nation
86th percentile

Substance Use

18.8% of adults in Grant County smoke , 40.5% are obese , and 23.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 11.7 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1,943
18.8%
+4.7%
vs nation
38th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,231
40.5%
+6.8%
vs nation
29th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,664
23.1%
+16.2%
vs nation
15th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#103
11.7
-63.9%
vs nation
95th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 11.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 14.4 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#186
11.0
-44.1%
vs nation
93th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#114
6.6
-63.1%
vs nation
95th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#875
14.4
-29.0%
vs nation
69th percentile

Families & Children

15.5% of children in Grant County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 6.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#500
5.8
-15.3%
vs nation
63th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#164
6.6
-69.9%
vs nation
95th percentile
Child Poverty#1,190
15.5%
-18.4%
vs nation
62th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Grant County is 63.4%. The mean commute time is 22.7 min, which is 17.8% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
63.4% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
22.7 min −17.8% vs nation
Rank #2,400 of 3,222
26th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Grant County voted Republican with a margin of 18.2%. The vote was 40.2% Dem / 58.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.9 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +18.2%
40.2% 58.4%
Dem 27,254 votes Rep
2020 REP +12.3%
42.9% 55.2%
Dem 25,608 votes Rep
2016 REP +9.5%
41.8% 51.3%
Dem 24,051 votes Rep
2012 DEM +13.8%
56.2% 42.4%
Dem 24,160 votes Rep
2008 DEM +23.9%
61.2% 37.3%
Dem 24,320 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Grant County, Wisconsin

Grant County, Wisconsin has a total population of 51,770, making it the 991st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grant County is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Grant County is $66,858, which ranks #1,449 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Grant County is $200,700, 28.8% below the national median. Renters in Grant County pay a median gross rent of $813 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Grant County, 25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.

Grant County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).

All data for Grant 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.