Door County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Door County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 30,279. It is the 44th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Door County is 54.1 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Door County is $71,785. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $305,800. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Door County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

37.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Door County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.6%.