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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbia County

Wisconsin · 52,468 residents · 765.6 sq mi
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Columbia County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,064. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $118,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

52,468
+16%since 1990
from 45,088 in 1990
1990 – 2025
69 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
44K48K52K56K60K1990201020202024Columbia County
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,064
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,360 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,014
+70%since 1990
from $12,356 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$118,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$507
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
25.2% rent
2.6
+34%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(44,466)
Black0.6%(248)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(407)
Asian0.3%(135)
Diversity Score5.6%(2,512)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(50,476)
Black0.8%(432)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(827)
Asian0.3%(173)
Diversity Score6.8%(3,547)
7
+21%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia County, Wisconsin?

Columbia County, Wisconsin has about 52,468 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbia County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Columbia County, Wisconsin earns about $45,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Columbia County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $118,700, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia County, Wisconsin?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia County, Wisconsin?

About 5.2% of people in Columbia County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,380 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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