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Douglas County

Wisconsin · 44,159 residents · 1,304.272 sq mi
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Douglas County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,127. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,159
+2%since 2000
from 43,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+6%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K42K43K44K45K1990201020202024Douglas County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,127
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,226 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,552
+39%since 2000
from $17,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+50%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(41,081)
Black0.6%(245)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(315)
Asian0.6%(271)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(2,117)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(40,854)
Black1.1%(475)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(494)
Asian0.8%(370)
Other4%(1,767)
Diversity Score16.8%(7,418)
Diversity Score
17
+243%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Wisconsin?

Douglas County, Wisconsin has about 44,159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Wisconsin earns about $43,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Douglas County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $130,200, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Wisconsin?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas County, Wisconsin?

About 12.8% of people in Douglas County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,401 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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15 census tracts
Census Tract 302Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 207Census Tract 206Census Tract 208Census Tract 204Census Tract 205Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 203Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 210Census Tract 211Census Tract 301.02Census Tract 209Census Tract 9900
10 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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