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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Superior

Wisconsin · 27,368 residents · 36.622 sq mi
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Superior has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,921. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,368
+1%since 1990
from 27,134 in 1990
1990 – 2025
747 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 741 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+5%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,921
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,905 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,253
+60%since 1990
from $10,769 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
61.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
38.3% rent
2.0
+16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(26,056)
Black0.4%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(116)
Asian0.9%(241)
Diversity Score10.6%(2,880)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(25,677)
Black0.7%(185)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(226)
Asian0.8%(228)
Diversity Score6%(1,634)
6
−44%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Superior, Wisconsin?

Superior, Wisconsin has about 27,368 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Superior, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Superior, Wisconsin earns about $31,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Superior, Wisconsin expensive?

In Superior, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Superior, Wisconsin?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Superior, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Superior, Wisconsin?

About 13.4% of people in Superior, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Superior, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Superior, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 234 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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