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Calumet County, Wisconsin
Calumet County, Wisconsin. Calumet County had 53,982 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). It holds 22 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs, 8 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 55015.
Calumet County is one of the 2 counties of the Appleton, WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,982
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 52,442 · ACS 2020-2024: 52,942
Median household income
$88,810
±$4,759 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$274,200
±$7,863 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,073
±$46 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Calumet County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 52,442 residents in Calumet County. The Census Bureau estimates 53,982 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 52,942 over 318 square miles of land.
| Measure | Calumet County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 52,942 | 5,914,872 | +3,014 |
| Households | 21,372±258 | 2,479,480 | +1,565 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.03 | 2.33 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 22,493±53 | 2,778,572 | +1,781 |
Calumet County's population since 2000
From 40,631 in 2000 to 53,982 in 2025: up 32.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Calumet County?
Calumet County holds 22 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Harrison with 14,492 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Harrison | 12,418 | $121,504 |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 75,644 | $80,483 |
| Chilton | 4,080 | $82,923 |
| Sherwood | 3,271 | $109,524 |
| Brillion | 3,262 | $57,955 |
| New Holstein | 3,195 | $59,667 |
| Menasha | 18,268 | $64,698 |
| Brillion (town) | 1,650 | $91,250 |
| New Holstein (town) | 1,534 | $101,328 |
| Stockbridge (town) | 1,453 | $98,988 |
| Brothertown (town) | 1,328 | $71,667 |
| Hilbert | 1,248 | $61,000 |
| Chilton (town) | 1,059 | $71,933 |
| Woodville (town) | 850 | $81,250 |
| Charlestown (town) | 774 | $83,750 |
| Forest Junction | 746 | $62,250 |
| Rantoul (town) | 740 | $90,000 |
| Stockbridge | 678 | $59,167 |
| Kiel | 3,932 | $75,953 |
| Potter | 244 | $68,750 |
| BrothertownGEOID 5510325 | 201 | $56,132 |
| Kaukauna | 17,089 | $80,365 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Calumet County?
The median resident of Calumet County is 41.7 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.7%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Calumet County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7±0.6 | 40.2 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±0.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% | 8.0% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.5%±0.5 pts | 78.6% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 5.2% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±0.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±0.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±0.9 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.0%±1.6 pts | 33.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±1.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Calumet County earn?
Half of Calumet County's 21,372 households earn less than $88,810 a year (±$4,759), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $93,304 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Calumet County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,810±$4,759 | $77,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $107,837±$4,135 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,798±$1,585 | $43,373 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.6%±2.1 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1%±1.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9%±1.2 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Calumet County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Calumet County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $274,200 by its owner (±$7,863). The median renter pays $1,073 a month including utilities, and 28.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Calumet County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,200±$7,863 | $266,500 | +$54,029 |
| Median gross rent | $1,073±$46 | $1,087 | +$114 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.6%±6.0 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,677±$35 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±1.6 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,493±53 | 2,778,572 | +1,781 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±3.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.9%±1.8 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.3%±1.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Calumet County building?
Builders took permits for 242 new housing units across Calumet County in 2025 (214 single-family), 4.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Calumet County get to work?
76.9% of Calumet County's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.1%.
| Measure | Calumet County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7%±1.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9%±1.9 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±1.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±1.4 pts | 13.1% | +9.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min±0.9 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Calumet County's census tracts?
Calumet County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,692 (Tract 203.04) to $141,286 (Tract 207).
| Tract 20155015020100 | 4,930±250 | $66,990 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20255015020200 | 3,288±263 | $73,750 |
| Tract 203.0355015020303 | 3,941±389 | $81,927 |
| Tract 203.0455015020304 | 3,501±354 | $58,692 |
| Tract 203.0655015020306 | 7,331±437 | $104,322 |
| Tract 203.0855015020308 | 5,355±348 | $122,866 |
| Tract 20455015020400 | 3,248±250 | $73,523 |
| Tract 20555015020500 | 5,324±327 | $80,750 |
| Tract 20655015020600 | 5,210±380 | $66,278 |
| Tract 20755015020700 | 4,875±428 | $141,286 |
| Tract 20855015020800 | 5,939±481 | $102,906 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Calumet County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 27th of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 72 |
| Median household income | 7th of 72 |
| Median home value | 11th of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 69th of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 72 |
| Median age | 47th of 72 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Calumet County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.