Columbia County boasts a rich array of natural resources and leisure activities. Situated along the Wisconsin River, the county offers many parks, lakes, resorts, galleries, and tourist attractions that have made it one of the leading Midwest travel destinations. With a strong manufacturing base, Columbia County employs a skilled workforce that enjoys a wealth of opportunity with a small town feel.
Population
2010 Population: 56,833
2015 Population Estimate: 56,743
Demographics of Columbia County
Labor Force
Labor Force Profile of Columbia County
Major Employers
Top private-sector employers in Columbia County include Associated Milk Producers, Robbins Manufacturing, Inc., Del Monte, and Penda Corporation.
Columbia County Major Employers
Colleges & Universities
Madison College – Portage Campus
Madison College – Reedsburg Campus
Large Communities
- Portage (county seat): 10,281
- Columbus: 5,042
- Town of Lodi: 3,307
- City of Lodi: 3,071
- Pacific: 2,714
- Wisconsin Dells: 2,670
- Poynette: 2,531
- Dekorra: 2,327
- Pardeeville: 2,110
- West Point: 1,983
Economic Development Contact
Columbia County Economic Development Corporation
Cheryl Fahrner, Executive Director
608.742.6161 | Email Cheryl
Sources: U.S. Census; Wisconsin’s WORKnet; Municipality Population Estimates, Wisconsin Department of Administration, Demographic Services Center; Applied Geographic Solutions via LocateInWisconsin.
