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County record · fips 55021 · Wisconsin

ColumbiaWI

Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Wisconsin and national vote
2024 result
R+4.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1912
D+0.2
this countyWisconsinnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1920-52.7 ptsRepublicans
1932+48.4 ptsDemocrats
1964+45.5 ptsDemocrats
1928+45.1 ptsDemocrats
1968-36.1 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
58,272
College (BA+)
26%
Median income
$85,351
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
66%
Age 65+
20%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Adams, WI · Dane, WI · Dodge, WI · Green Lake, WI · Marquette, WI · Sauk, WI