Door County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Door County, Wisconsin Demographics
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Door County, Wisconsin has a population of 30,445, the 44th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $74,795 and the median home value is $342,600. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Door County Quick Facts

Population 30,445

Median Household Income $74,795

Median Home Value $342,600

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.4%

Median Age 54.3 years

Homeownership Rate 78.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 37.4%

High School Graduation 96.4%

Cities/Places 8

Population 30,445 44th of 72

Median Income $74,795 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment 2.4%

How Door County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	30,279	30,445	+0.5%
Median household income	$71,785	$74,795	+4.2%
Median home value	$305,800	$342,600	+12.0%

Median Household Income

Door

$74,795

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Door

$342,600

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.2%

$25K-$50K 17.7%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 37.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

9.1%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

57.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.2%

Renter 21.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,086/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.8%

18-34

14.7%

35-54

20.5%

55-74

36.5%

75+

12.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Door County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sturgeon Bay	9,806	$59,926	9.2%	$236,300
Sister Bay	1,044	$71,169	24.7%	$392,200
Forestville	558	$83,804	3.8%	$163,800
Ephraim	412	$100,313	8.0%	$505,100
Baileys Harbor	386	$80,556	12.7%	$385,900
Egg Harbor	343	$89,375	11.1%	$441,700
Ellison Bay	186	$66,000	21.0%	$292,900
Little Sturgeon	111	$70,625	5.4%	$483,300

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Population Overview

Door County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 30,445. It is the 44th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Door County is 54.3 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 12.6% 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 $74,795. This is 3% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $342,600. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Door County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

37.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Door County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Door County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Door County, Wisconsin?

Door County has a population of 30,445, making it the 44th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Door County?

The median household income in Door County is $74,795 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in Door County, Wisconsin?

Door County contains 8 Census-designated places.