Calumet County, Wisconsin: commercial real estate data.
Calumet County, Wisconsin had an estimated 53,602 residents on July 1, 2024, up 2.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 52,440, across 318 square miles. County output reached $2.31 bn in 2024, 968 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 33 7(a) approvals worth $20.4 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Calumet County
How many people live in Calumet County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202452,942
- Households21,372
- Average household size2.48
- Median household income$88,810
- Median age41.7
- Median gross rent$1,073 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$274,200
- Home value to household income3.1 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income14.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher33.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree9.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over37,260
- Population under 1811,760
- Share under 1822.2 percent
- Population 65 and over9,104
- Share 65 and over17.2 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6432,078
- Civilian labor force29,340
- Unemployment rate2.1 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over71.2 percent
- Rank by population among Wisconsin counties27th of 72
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included977th of 3,222
Calumet County is the 27th largest of 72 Wisconsin counties by population. A median home costs 3.1 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.2 percent against 17.2 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Calumet County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202453,602
- Census 2020 base population52,440
- Population change since the 2020 census base2.22 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024299
- Births, 2024461
- Deaths, 2024380
- Natural change, 202481
- Net domestic migration, 2024132
- Net international migration, 202484
- Total net migration, 2024216
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024646
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1102nd of 3,144
The county has grown 2.22 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Calumet County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,799
- People arriving, from those returns3,231
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,767
- Net household movement32
- Adjusted gross income arriving$120.7 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-8.7 m
- Average income of an arriving household$67,088
- Average income of a leaving household$73,222
- Largest single originOutagamie County (583 households)
- Largest single destinationOutagamie County (563 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outagamie County | 583 | 1,080 | $36.9 m |
| Winnebago County | 278 | 524 | $17.8 m |
| Manitowoc County | 126 | 221 | $9.4 m |
| Brown County | 121 | 199 | $8.3 m |
| Sheboygan County | 65 | 111 | $3.3 m |
| Fond du Lac County | 60 | 84 | $3.3 m |
| Milwaukee County | 32 | 46 | $2.7 m |
| Dane County | 29 | 43 | $1.9 m |
Households arriving report $6,134 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Outagamie County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Calumet County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$2.31 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.23 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.8 percent
- GDP change over five years39.8 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Wisconsin areas BEA publishes36th of 72
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1168th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$43,720
Output grew 3.8 percent in the latest year and 39.8 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Calumet County
- Covered employment, annual average16,250
- Establishments reporting1,007
- Average annual pay$51,037
- Average weekly wage$981
- Manufacturing, employment4,058
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$65,835
- Retail trade, employment2,442
- Retail trade, average annual pay$37,138
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,487
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$17,847
- Wholesale trade, employment927
- Wholesale trade, average annual pay$64,215
- Construction, employment880
- Finance and insurance, employment381
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4,058 | 60 | $65,835 |
| Retail trade | 2,442 | 95 | $37,138 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,487 | 97 | $17,847 |
| Wholesale trade | 927 | 52 | $64,215 |
| Construction | 880 | 108 | $67,657 |
| Finance and insurance | 381 | 70 | $74,108 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 317 | 17 | $19,114 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 301 | 52 | $35,549 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,058 jobs, 25.0 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Calumet County?
- Establishments, all industries968
- Employment at those establishments13,842
- Annual payroll$652.2 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents18.3
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Calumet County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024206
- Declared construction value permitted$79.0 m
- Single family units authorized194
- Multifamily units authorized12
- Multifamily share of units5.8 percent
- Average declared value per unit$383,501
- Units authorized per 1,000 households9.6
Single-family homes are 94.2 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Calumet County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded33
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$20.4 m
- Average 7(a) approval$617,188
- Median 7(a) approval$200,000
- 10th percentile approval$46,640
- 90th percentile approval$2,465,000
- Largest single approval$3,973,500
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)477
- Jobs per approval14.5
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active11
- Distinct industries receiving approvals20
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer21.2 percent
- Loans on real estate terms7
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter24
- Franchise loans1
- Franchise share of approvals3.0 percent
- Most active lenderAmerican National Bank-Fox Cities (6)
- 504 approvals recorded15
- 504 gross approval dollars$10.5 m
- Average 504 approval$699,467
- Median 504 approval$577,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval7.1
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved10.1
- Most active CDCWBD, Inc. (14)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$30.9 m
The average approval of $617,188 sits well above the median of $200,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 21.2 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Calumet County
Do SBA loans in Calumet County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded7
- Paid in full6
- Charged off1
- Status: Paid in full6
- Status: Exempt from disclosure20
- Status: Cancelled5
- Status: Charged off1
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 7 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Calumet County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending7
- Appleton, approvals7
- Menasha, approvals5
- New Holstein, approvals5
- Sherwood, approvals5
- Brillion, approvals5
- Chilton, approvals4
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 7 | $1,898,500 |
| Menasha | 5 | $6,044,200 |
| New Holstein | 5 | $1,231,700 |
| Sherwood | 5 | $963,300 |
| Brillion | 5 | $692,000 |
| Chilton | 4 | $9,266,500 |
| Kiel | 2 | $271,000 |
Appleton accounts for 7 approvals against 5 in Menasha. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Calumet County?
- Land area318 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Wisconsin counties68th of 72
- Width, east to west18 mi
- Height, north to south24.3 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land166
- Establishments per square mile3.04
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Calumet County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Calumet County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 550035
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book12
- Of those, participating in the NFIP11
- NFIP participation rate91.7 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Calumet County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Calumet County (community 550035), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Calumet County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 91.7 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202452,942
- Households21,372
- Average household size2.48
- Median household income$88,810
- Median age41.7
Common questions
Calumet County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Calumet County, Wisconsin?
The Census Bureau estimates 53,602 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 52,942, in 21,372 households, ranking 27th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Calumet County's population growing?
The population has grown 2.22 percent since the 2020 census base of 52,440, to 53,602 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 461 births against 380 deaths, with net migration of 216. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Calumet County?
$88,810. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $274,200, which is 3.1 times income, and median gross rent is $1,073 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Calumet County?
968 establishments, employing 13,842 people with an annual payroll of $652.2 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Calumet County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,058 jobs, 25.0 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 16,250 jobs at an average annual pay of $51,037, or $981 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Calumet County?
33 7(a) approvals totaling $20.4 m since FY2020, across 11 lenders, with a median approval of $200,000, plus 15 504 approvals worth $10.5 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Calumet County?
206 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $79.0 m. Multifamily was 5.8 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Calumet County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Calumet County come from?
The largest single origin is Outagamie County, with 583 households. Arriving households report an average income of $67,088 against $73,222 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Calumet County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Calumet County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Calumet County
Cities and places in Calumet.
13 Census places lie wholly or partly in Calumet County. All 13 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | city | 75,023 | 7 | 12.7 percent here, 85.7 percent Outagamie County |
| Menasha | city | 18,273 | 5 | 20.8 percent here, 79.2 percent Winnebago County |
| Harrison | village | 13,658 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Chilton | city | 4,049 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Kiel | city | 3,943 | 2 | 15.8 percent here, 84.2 percent Manitowoc County |
| Brillion | city | 3,299 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Sherwood | village | 3,252 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| New Holstein | city | 3,075 | 5 | Wholly in this county |
| Hilbert | village | 988 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Stockbridge | village | 771 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Forest Junction | CDP | 594 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Brothertown | CDP | 258 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Potter | village | 221 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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