COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Door County

Wisconsin · 27,961 residents · 481.936 sq mi

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Door County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,813. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,900. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 42.9

US median: 35.2

Average education

21% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 39%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

27,961

+9%since 1990

from 25,690 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

58 / sq mi

+9%since 1990

from 53 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

42.9

+18%since 1990

from 36.5 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202430K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$38,813

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $26,259 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$21,356

+71%since 1990

from $12,458 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

6.4%

−3.4 ptssince 1990

from 9.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$122,900

+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $67,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$481

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $348 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

79.4%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 77.5% in 1990

20.6% rent

Afford Score

3.2

+24%since 1990

from 2.6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black0%(12)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(110)

Asian0.1%(36)

Diversity Score3.2%(826)

2000

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

Black0.2%(49)

Hispanic / Latino1%(267)

Asian0.3%(80)

Diversity Score3.5%(991)

Diversity Score

+10%since 1990

from 3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

21.4%

+5.0 ptssince 1990

from 16.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

87.8%

+8.2 ptssince 1990

from 79.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.8%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 4.4% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.6 min

−43%since 1990

from 22.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Door County, Wisconsin?

Door County, Wisconsin has about 27,961 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Door County, Wisconsin earns about $38,813 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 $122,900, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Door County, Wisconsin?

About 21.4% 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 6.4% of people in Door County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Door County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Door County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,271 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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