Wisconsin Dells

City in Columbia County, Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Dells is a city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, with 2,942 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 909 ft (277 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Delton, 3.2 miles S.

About Wisconsin Dells

Wisconsin Dells (formerly Kilbourn) is a city in Columbia, Sauk, Adams and Juneau counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,942 at the 2020 census. The city takes its name from the Dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic gorge that features sandstone formations along the banks of the Wisconsin River. It is a popular Midwestern tourist destination, home to several water parks and tourist attractions. Wisconsin Dells is about 42 miles (68 km) northwest of Madison, the state's capital city.

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Living in Wisconsin Dells

Median household income
$54,688
Median home value
$207,100
Median rent
$971/mo
Median age
42.8
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Wisconsin Dells, WI population

Wisconsin Dells had 2,942 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,942
Density373 per sq mi (144 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wisconsin Dells at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyColumbia County
TypeCity
Population2,942 (2020)
Land area7.88 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Water area0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²)
Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Coordinates43.6384° N, 89.7758° W
ZIP code53965
Official websitecitywd.org
Census code (GEOID)5588150

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Dells

What county is Wisconsin Dells in?

Wisconsin Dells is in Columbia County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Wisconsin Dells, WI?

2,942 people lived in Wisconsin Dells at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wisconsin Dells, WI?

The ZIP code of Wisconsin Dells is 53965.

What is the elevation of Wisconsin Dells?

909 feet (277 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wisconsin Dells?

Lake Delton (3.2 mi), Lyndon Station (7.6 mi), Briggsville (9.3 mi), West Baraboo (11.1 mi), Baraboo (11.9 mi).

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