Calumet County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Calumet County, Wisconsin is 52,626 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $87,700, the median home value is $252,100, and the median age is 41.7.
The population of Calumet County has grown 9.3% since 2010 (49,041 → 53,602), a +0.64% annualized rate.
52,626
Population
+0.64%
Annual growth
165
People / sq mi
$87,700
Median Income
$252,100
Median Home Value
Calumet County covers 318 sq mi of land at 165.4 people per square mile.
About Calumet County, WI
Among US counties, Calumet County stands out first on household income: a median of $87,700, above the US median of $78,538. Calumet County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 52,626. It ranks #27 among counties in Wisconsin by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $87,700, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 4.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $252,100, with typical rent around $1,002.
About 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is on the higher side at 12.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Calumet County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Calumet County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Calumet County had a population of 49,041 in 2010 and 53,602 in 2024, a 9.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 53,602 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.64%.
53,602
Population (2024)
49,041
Population (2010)
53,602
Peak (2024)
0.64%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,041 |
| 2011 | 49,623 |
| 2012 | 49,653 |
| 2013 | 49,649 |
| 2014 | 49,480 |
| 2015 | 49,823 |
| 2016 | 49,606 |
| 2017 | 49,988 |
| 2018 | 50,111 |
| 2019 | 50,112 |
| 2020 | 52,478 |
| 2021 | 52,581 |
| 2022 | 52,745 |
| 2023 | 53,303 |
| 2024 | 53,602 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.7
Median Age
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Male
16.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $87,700+$12,030 vs state |
| Mean household income | $107,242 |
| Per-capita income | $43,814 |
| Poverty rate | 4.8%-1.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 68.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Calumet County is manufacturing, accounting for 25.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
79.6%
Public transit
12.4%
Work from home
22.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$252,100+$4,700 vs state
Median home value
$1,002
Median rent
80.7%
Homeownership rate
22,163
Total housing units
94.6%
Occupied
5.4%
Vacant
19.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
97.3%
With health insurance
95.4%
With broadband internet
14.1%
Foreign-born
5.9%
Veterans (18+)
9.7%
With a disability
94.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.8%
High School+
32.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Calumet County, Wisconsin has a population of 52,626 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 165 people per square mile.
The population of Calumet County has grown 9.3% since 2010 (49,041 → 53,602), a +0.64% annualized rate.
The median household income in Calumet County, Wisconsin is $87,700, with mean (average) household income of $107,242 and per-capita income of $43,814. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Calumet County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Calumet County, Wisconsin is 41.7 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
The median home value in Calumet County is $252,100 and median monthly rent is $1,002. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 22,163 total housing units, 5.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Calumet County, Wisconsin is manufacturing, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Calumet County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.