COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Door County

Wisconsin · 25,690 residents · 481.936 sq mi

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Door County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,259. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $67,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 28%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

25,690

−8%vs 2000

vs 27,961 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

53 / sq mi

−8%vs 2000

vs 58 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.5

−15%vs 2000

vs 42.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202430K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,259

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,813 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,458

−42%vs 2000

vs $21,356 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.8%

+3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$67,000

−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $122,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$348

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $481 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

77.5%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.4% in 2000

22.5% rent

Afford Score

2.6

−19%vs 2000

vs 3.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.4%(27,228)

Black0.2%(49)

Hispanic / Latino1%(267)

Asian0.3%(80)

Other0%

Diversity Score3.5%(991)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.1%(25,465)

Black0%(12)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(110)

Asian0.1%(36)

Other0.7%(177)

Diversity Score3.2%(826)

Diversity Score

−9%vs 2000

vs 4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.4%

−5.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.6%

−8.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.4%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.2 min

+76%vs 2000

vs 12.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Door County, Wisconsin?

Door County, Wisconsin has about 25,690 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Door County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Door County, Wisconsin earns about $26,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Door County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Door County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $67,000, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Door County, Wisconsin?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Door County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Door County, Wisconsin?

About 9.8% of people in Door County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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