Calumet County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calumet County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 52,626. It is the 27th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calumet County is 41.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calumet County is $87,700. This is 16% higher than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $252,100. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Calumet County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Calumet County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.0%.

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about average than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.