Douglas County, Wisconsin

WI · FIPS 55031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 44,229 #1,115 / 3,222
65th
Median Household Income $75,099 -0.1% #833 / 3,222
74th
Median Age 42.7 years +9.8% #1,308 / 3,222
59th
Median Home Value $205,800 -27.0% #1,351 / 3,222
58th
Median Gross Rent $909 -21.8% #1,389 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 10.8% -14.6% #958 / 3,222
70th

Demographics

Douglas County has a population of 44,229, making it the #1,115 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Douglas County is $75,099, ranking #833 out of 3,222 counties — 0.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$75,099 −0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #833 of 3,222
74th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,586 −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #873 of 3,222
73th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.8% −14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #958 of 3,222
70th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −41.6% vs nat'l
Rank #725 of 3,222
78th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.4% −15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #892 of 3,222
72th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.0 min −12.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,141 of 3,222
34th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Douglas County is $205,800 (-27.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $909/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.9%.

Median Home Value
$205,800 −27.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,351 of 3,222
58th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$909 −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,389 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.9% +11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,027 of 3,222
37th percentile
71.9% Homeownership

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Health

96.0% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.

96.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0% +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #287 of 3,222
91th percentile

About Douglas County, Wisconsin

Douglas County, Wisconsin has a total population of 44,229, making it the 1,115th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Douglas County is $75,099, which ranks #833 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Douglas County is $205,800, 27.0% below the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $909 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Douglas County, 28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.0 min.

Douglas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).

All data for Douglas County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.