Columbia County, county in Wisconsin, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 57,668 inhabitants. The county was created 179 years ago in 1846. Its county seat is Portage.
There are 2 city/town in Columbia County, WI. The largest city of Columbia County is Dekorra with a population of 2,347. Other cities include and Doylestown population 299
Doylestown, Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbia County is located in south-central Wisconsin between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. The county has a population of around 57,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Columbia County:
Portage
Portage serves as the county seat of Columbia County and is centrally located along the Wisconsin River. It has around 10,500 residents. Popular attractions include the Portage Area Historical Society Museum and Baraboo Range hiking trails.
Lodi
Lodi is a city along the Lake Wisconsin reservoir in the northwestern part of the county. It has around 3,100 residents. The downtown historic shopping district contains buildings from the mid-1800s.
Columbus
Columbus is located southeast of Portage at the confluence of the Crawfish and Beaver Dam Rivers. It has around 5,000 residents and hosts community events like Docktoberfest and Obstruction car races.
Pardeeville
Pardeeville is a village north of Portage with around 2,000 residents. It contains the historic Pardeeville Merchants and Farmers Bank building. Nearby recreation includes the Marquette Trail and Wyocena Lake.
Randolph
Randolph is a small town west of Fox Lake with around 1,800 residents. It has a historic downtown district and is home to the Homestead Festival each September. The town celebrates its circus heritage with painted elephants on buildings.
Columbia County's rivers, lakes, and quintessential small towns capture the charm of rural Wisconsin.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Dekorra | Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 2,347 |
Doylestown | Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin | 299 |