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Dousman

Wisconsin · 2,665 residents (2025 est.) · 2.979 sq mi
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Dousman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,513. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $392,800. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,479
+57%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
832 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+36%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,665 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dousman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,513
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,944 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,912
+111%since 2000
from $21,722 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−2%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,421
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+39%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,515)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(37)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,368)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(61)
Diversity Score10.8%(268)
Diversity Score
11
+19%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dousman, Wisconsin?

Dousman, Wisconsin has about 2,479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dousman, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Dousman, Wisconsin earns about $96,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dousman, Wisconsin expensive?

In Dousman, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $392,800, and the typical rent is about $1,421 a month.

How educated are people in Dousman, Wisconsin?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dousman, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dousman, Wisconsin?

About 5.0% of people in Dousman, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dousman, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Dousman, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,212 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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