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 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,099 | -0.1% | #833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,308 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $205,800 | -27.0% | #1,351 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $909 | -21.8% | #1,389 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | -14.6% | #958 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.0% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
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.