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Door County

Wisconsin · 30,066 residents · 481.936 sq mi
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Door County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,200. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,066
+8%since 2000
from 27,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+27%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K28K29K31K1990201020202024Door County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,765
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,162
+83%since 2000
from $21,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+14%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(27,524)
Black0.5%(140)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,138)
Asian0.5%(136)
Other2.2%(669)
Diversity Score16.7%(5,027)
Segregation Score21.8%(6,552)
Diversity Score
17
+372%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Door County, Wisconsin?

Door County, Wisconsin has about 30,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Door County, Wisconsin earns about $61,765 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 $223,200, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Door County, Wisconsin?

About 34.7% 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 8.3% 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 4,376 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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