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Superior, Douglas County (city), Wisconsin
Superior, Douglas County (city), city, in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Superior, Douglas County (city) had 26,397 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 26,751 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,677 (±23). GEOID 5578650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,397
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,751 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,677 ±23
Median household income
$64,216
±$6,466 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$180,400
±$9,018 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$900
±$70 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Superior, Douglas County (city) and what county is it in?
Superior, Douglas County (city) is a city in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It covers 36.6 square miles of land, 730 residents per square mile in 2020.
Superior, Douglas County (city) is in the Duluth, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Superior, Douglas County (city), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,397 people lived in Superior, Douglas County (city) on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 26,751 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,677 (±23).
| Measure | Superior, Douglas County (city) | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,677 ±23 | 44,229 | +454 |
| Households | 11,956 ±246 | 19,160 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.04 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,776 ±216 | 23,154 | +342 |
Superior, Douglas County (city)'s population since 2000
From 27,368 in 2000 to 26,397 in 2025: down 3.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Superior, Douglas County (city) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Superior, Douglas County (city)?
The median resident of Superior, Douglas County (city) is 39.1 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.0%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Superior, Douglas County (city) | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±1.1 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0% ±0.7 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±0.8 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±1.0 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.2% ±0.8 pts | 89.7% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | −0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±1.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±1.9 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±1.2 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.1% ±2.7 pts | 28.4% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±1.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.2% ±2.7 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Superior, Douglas County (city) earn?
Half of Superior, Douglas County (city)'s 11,956 households earn less than $64,216 a year (±$6,466), against $75,099 in Douglas County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $57,790 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Superior, Douglas County (city) | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,216 ±$6,466 | $75,099 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,808 ±$4,315 | $88,663 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,690 ±$1,824 | $39,586 | +$3,544 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.3% ±1.9 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.1% ±5.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.1% ±2.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±1.3 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.6% ±1.9 pts | 87.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Superior, Douglas County (city)?
Owners occupy 60.6% of Superior, Douglas County (city)'s occupied homes and renters 39.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,400 by its owner (±$9,018). The median renter pays $900 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Superior, Douglas County (city) | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,400 ±$9,018 | $205,800 | +$31,732 |
| Median gross rent | $900 ±$70 | $909 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2% ±4.8 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,393 ±$58 | $1,472 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.6% ±3.1 pts | 71.9% | +5.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.4% ±3.1 pts | 28.1% | – |
| Housing units | 12,776 ±216 | 23,154 | +342 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±2.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.3% ±2.6 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.6% ±2.7 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.4% ±2.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Superior, Douglas County (city) building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Superior, Douglas County (city) in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Superior, Douglas County (city) work and get to work?
73.7% of Superior, Douglas County (city)'s workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Superior, Douglas County (city) | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.6% ±1.9 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7% ±2.9 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3% ±2.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7% ±1.7 pts | 9.1% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.1 min ±1.0 | 22.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Superior, Douglas County (city)?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Superior, Douglas County (city), and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $27,746 (Tract 211) to $93,313 (Tract 205).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 206Douglas County | 3,862 | $59,261 |
| Tract 207Douglas County | 4,060 | $84,049 |
| Tract 204Douglas County | 3,454 | $89,938 |
| Tract 205Douglas County | 3,415 | $93,313 |
| Tract 208Douglas County | 3,705 | $72,059 |
| Tract 203Douglas County | 2,892 | $46,820 |
| Tract 211Douglas County | 2,007 | $27,746 |
| Tract 209Douglas County | 1,689 | $58,015 |
| Tract 210Douglas County | 2,273 | $68,304 |
| Tract 302Douglas County | 5,217 | $96,146 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Superior, Douglas County (city)) · Census block assignment files
How does Superior, Douglas County (city) compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Superior, Douglas County (city) is the 1,530th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 30th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Superior, Douglas County (city) ranks 762nd of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 30th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 738th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 293rd | 914 |
| Median household income | 762nd | 914 |
| Per capita income | 673rd | 911 |
| Median home value | 783rd | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 546th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 133rd | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 388th | 914 |
| Median age | 723rd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 817th | 914 |
| Work from home | 598th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 878th | 914 |
Superior, Douglas County (city)'s figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Superior, Douglas County (city)?
5 of the 57 figures for Superior, Douglas County (city) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Superior, Douglas County (city) are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Superior.