Columbia County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Columbia County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55021
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 765.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 30.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 795.99 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.471882
- Longitude
- -89.330472
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 57,645
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 45,720
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 55,635 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,008 | 3.5% |
| White | 53,099 | 92.1% |
| Black | 982 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 396 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 208 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 111 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,520 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,205 | 2.6% |
| White | 42,779 | 93.6% |
| Black | 867 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 423 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 438 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 58,272
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $88,165
- Poverty Rate
- 7.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,396
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 53,053 | 91.0% |
| Black | 1,062 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 466 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 41,358
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 14,523 | 35.1% |
| Republican | 17,068 | 41.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,767 | 23.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 19,404 | 46.9% |
| Female | 21,730 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,892 | 81.9% |
| Hispanic | 796 | 1.9% |
| Black | 38 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 279 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 27,110
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 22,459 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 389 | 48.9% |
| Black | 16 | 42.1% |
| Asian | 157 | 56.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 13,199 | 68.0% |
| Female | 13,795 | 63.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,922 (25.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,958 (25.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 26,880
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $284,372
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,020
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 12.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.