Columbia County, Wisconsin
Total Population: 58,322
County Seat: Portage
Median Home Value
$258,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$82,792
Across all households
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.8%
65 Years and Over
19.1%
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.7%
No Health Insurance
4.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
25.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$82,792
Mean Household Income
$98,820
Per Capita Income
$41,515
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
84.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$258,700
Median Rent
$926/mo
Total Housing Units
26,826
Owner-Occupied
76.9%
Renter-Occupied
23.1%
Vacancy Rate
9.7%
Married Couple Households
51.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.6%
Average Household Size
2.34
Broadband Internet Access
87.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55021.