Douglas County, Wisconsin's estimated 2024 population is 44,302 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Douglas County, Wisconsin is the 34th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 44,137 and has seen a growth of 0.37% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 44,492 | 38 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 44,454 | 38 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 44,416 | 38 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 44,378 | 38 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 44,340 | 38 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 44,302 | 38 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 44,264 | 38 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 44,226 | 171 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 44,055 | -296 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 44,351 | 845 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 43,506 | 153 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 43,353 | -98 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 43,451 | -20 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 43,471 | -82 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 43,553 | -133 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 43,686 | -106 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 43,792 | 22 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 43,770 | -198 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 43,968 | -169 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 44,137 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 41,758 | -2,663 | -5.99% |
| 1980 | 44,421 | -236 | -0.53% |
| 1970 | 44,657 | -351 | -0.78% |
| 1960 | 45,008 | -1,707 | -3.65% |
| 1950 | 46,715 | -404 | -0.86% |
| 1940 | 47,119 | 536 | 1.15% |
| 1930 | 46,583 | -3,188 | -6.41% |
| 1920 | 49,771 | 2,349 | 4.95% |
| 1910 | 47,422 | 11,087 | 30.51% |
| 1900 | 36,335 | 22,867 | 169.79% |
| 1890 | 13,468 | 12,813 | 1956.18% |
| 1880 | 655 | -467 | -41.62% |
| 1870 | 1,122 | 310 | 38.18% |
| 1860 | 812 | -43,680 | -98.17% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,184 | 90.92% |
| Two or more races | 2,202 | 4.98% |
| Native American | 592 | 1.34% |
| Black or African American | 560 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 470 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 189 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,947 | 2.27 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Married | 8,661 | 2.93 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 7,976 | 1.27 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Female | 1,512 | 3.33 | 55 | 45 |
| Male | 798 | 3.05 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,390 | 4.35% |
| Associates Degree | 4,680 | 14.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,380 | 19.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,496 | 7.81% |
| High School Graduate | 9,433 | 29.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 326 | 1.02% |
| Some College | 7,267 | 22.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,560 | 28,146 | 8,423 |
| 2+ Races | 1,214 | 1,117 | 208 |
| Native American | 441 | 403 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 357 | 330 | 99 |
| Asian | 262 | 190 | 86 |
| Black | 234 | 164 | 6 |
| Other Race | 130 | 124 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 95.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 44.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,831 | $61,224 | $50,128 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,237 | $68,947 | $65,671 |
| High School Graduate | $42,083 | $52,776 | $31,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,115 | $31,081 | $28,299 |
| Overall | $48,375 | $58,066 | $40,172 |
| Some College | $47,101 | $58,988 | $37,802 |
$48,375
Average Earnings
$58,066
Average Male
$40,172
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.42% of Douglas County, Wisconsin residents speak only English, while 2.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,029 | 3,957 | 10.14% |
| Multiple | 2,125 | 212 | 9.98% |
| Black | 404 | 159 | 39.36% |
| Hispanic | 744 | 118 | 15.86% |
| Native | 572 | 98 | 17.13% |
| Other | 167 | 20 | 11.98% |
| Asian | 402 | 5 | 1.24% |
10.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.69%
Male Poverty Rate
13.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Douglas County, Wisconsin is Black, with 39.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Douglas County, Wisconsin is Asian, with 1.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.36% |
| High School | 12.44% |
| Some College | 8.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.28% |
| Female Employed | 7.9% |
| Male Employed | 3.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,945 | $108,517 |
| Households | $72,579 | $86,804 |
| Married Families | $110,939 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,689 | $52,555 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,977
Number of Veterans
2,812
Male Veterans
165
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,088 |
| Second Gulf War | 522 |
| First Gulf War | 486 |
| Korea | 161 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 820 |
| 65 to 74 | 796 |
| 55 to 64 | 647 |
| 35 to 54 | 521 |
| 18 to 34 | 193 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,755 | 8.41% |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 12.58% |
| Native American | 32 | 5.86% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.95% |
| Black | 2 | 0.61% |
| Other Race | 2 | 1.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.93%
Born in Douglas County, Wisconsin
98.19%
Native Born
1.81%
Foreign Born
0.81%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
98.19% of Douglas County, Wisconsin residents were born in the United States, with 38.93% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.