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Columbia County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Columbia County has 58,132 residents, down 0.7% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,781 households moved in and 1,877 moved out (-96 net), while a net $4.6M of income left. Median household income is $85,351, the median home $283,200 and median rent $978 a month.
In Wisconsin: 67th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 61st of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 8th of 72 counties for median household income · 10th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Columbia County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dane County, WI | 583 | $46.6M |
| Sauk County, WI | 209 | $9.1M |
| Dodge County, WI | 106 | $5.0M |
| Marquette County, WI | 87 | $3.9M |
| Adams County, WI | 46 | $2.3M |
| Jefferson County, WI | 38 | $1.8M |
| Juneau County, WI | 27 | $1.0M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 26 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Columbia County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dane County, WI | 453 | $26.5M |
| Sauk County, WI | 231 | $18.8M |
| Dodge County, WI | 144 | $8.8M |
| Marquette County, WI | 112 | $5.5M |
| Adams County, WI | 50 | $1.9M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 38 | $1.1M |
| Rock County, WI | 36 | $1.8M |
| Jefferson County, WI | 32 | $2.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.