Grant County, Wisconsin Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Grant County, WI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 89% of counties in Wisconsin
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Grant County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,770 | 5,910,864 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 43.7 | 90.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.01% | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 19,959 | 2,477,189 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Grant County grew by 5.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 51,770 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Grant County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 27.2% of residents. That is 5.9 points above Wisconsin as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 14,102 27.2% +5.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,891 17.2% -3.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,372 18.1% -2.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,211 17.8% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wisconsin, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.0% of the people living in Grant County and men 52.0%.
- Women 48.0% Wisconsin 50.0%
- Men 52.0% Wisconsin 50.0%
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Economy
Grant County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Grant County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,366 | $77,698 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.10% | 4.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Grant County is about 13% lower than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | Grant County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $110,555 | $170,479 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $813 | $1,087 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.8% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Grant County is about 11.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $813 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Grant County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 145 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Grant County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.3 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.7 | 37.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 145 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,480 | $4,846 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 13.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,491 | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 611 | 811 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wisconsin:
Ashland County (12.8 min), Door County (13.6 min), Eau Claire County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Oconto County (26.4 min), St. Croix County (25.3 min), Waushara County (23.9 min).
The average commute time in Grant County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Wisconsin.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Grant County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Grant County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.33 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.4), Ozaukee County (0.4), Waukesha County (0.4).
Lowest:
Clark County (0.2), Adams County (0.2), Juneau County (0.2).
Health
Grant County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Grant County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.8), Waukesha County (0.8), Ozaukee County (0.8).
Lowest:
Menominee County (0.8), Clark County (0.8), Forest County (0.8).
Grant County, WI Compared With Nearby Counties
How Grant County, WI compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County, WI | 51,770 | $67,366 #3/3 | $110,555 #3/3 | 17.3 min #2/3 |
| Dubuque County, IA | 99,026 | $78,371 | $307,368 | 13.7 min |
| Iowa County, WI | 23,867 | $81,737 | $156,793 | 21.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grant County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Grant County, Wisconsin?
About 51,770 people live in Grant County, Wisconsin, in 19,959 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 37.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Grant County, Wisconsin mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Grant County, Wisconsin has 44 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 51% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Grant County, Wisconsin?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($110,555 against $67,366), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $813 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Grant County, Wisconsin?
Unemployment in Grant County, Wisconsin is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Grant County, Wisconsin have a college degree?
20.1% of adults in Grant County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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