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Calumet County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Calumet County, Wisconsin has a population of 52,942, the 27th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $88,810 and the median home value is $274,200. The poverty rate is 5.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Calumet County Quick Facts

Population 52,942
Median Household Income $88,810
Median Home Value $274,200
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.1%
Median Age 41.7 years
Homeownership Rate 80.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.0%
High School Graduation 95.1%
Cities/Places 10
Population 52,942 27th of 72
Median Income $88,810 15% higher than state
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Unemployment 2.1%

How Calumet County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population52,62652,942+0.6%
Median household income$87,700$88,810+1.3%
Median home value$252,100$274,200+8.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.0%
$25K-$50K 17.8%
$50K-$100K 29.6%
$100K+ 44.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.4%
$10K-$15K
1.7%
$15K-$20K
1.5%
$20K-$25K
2.5%
$25K-$30K
3.6%
$30K-$35K
3.0%
$35K-$40K
3.7%
$40K-$45K
3.6%
$45K-$50K
3.8%
$50K-$60K
7.9%
$60K-$75K
9.3%
$75K-$100K
12.4%
$100K-$125K
12.9%
$125K-$150K
10.1%
$150K-$200K
11.7%
$200K+
9.9%

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%
68.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,073/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

23out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Calumet County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Harrison13,658$121,5042.2%$348,500
Chilton4,049$82,9237.8%$161,900
Brillion3,299$57,95512.8%$198,900
Sherwood3,252$109,5244.3%$351,200
New Holstein3,075$59,6675.1%$178,700
Hilbert988$61,00014.3%$167,300
Stockbridge771$59,1674.0%$372,700
Forest Junction594$62,2502.2%$212,100
Brothertown258$56,13219.4%$214,200
Potter221$68,7503.2%$177,100

Population Overview

Calumet County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 52,942. It is the 27th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calumet County is 41.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calumet County is $88,810. This is 15% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $274,200. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Calumet County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

33.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Calumet County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Calumet County, Wisconsin?

Calumet County has a population of 52,942, making it the 27th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Calumet County?

The median household income in Calumet County is $88,810 with a poverty rate of 5.9%.

How many cities are in Calumet County, Wisconsin?

Calumet County contains 10 Census-designated places.