Douglas County | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 46°27′N91°55′W / 46.45°N 91.91°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
Founded | February 8, 1854 |
Named for | Stephen A. Douglas |
Seat | Superior |
Largest city | Superior |
Area | |
• Total | 1,480 sq mi (3,800 km2) |
• Land | 1,304 sq mi (3,380 km2) |
• Water | 176 sq mi (460 km2) 12% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 44,295 |
• Estimate (2023) | 44,264 |
• Density | 30/sq mi (12/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 7th |
Website | www |
Douglas County is a county in the northwest corner of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,295 [1] Its county seat is Superior. [2] Douglas County is included in the Duluth, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Douglas County, named after Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas, [3] [4] was established on February 8, 1854, from the larger La Pointe County, Wisconsin, and the City of Superior was immediately selected as the county seat. [5]
In Wisconsin's 1952 U.S. Senate primary, Douglas County was one of two counties (out of 71 in the state at the time) that Sen. Joe McCarthy did not carry. [6]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 1,480 square miles (3,800 km2), of which 1,304 square miles (3,380 km2) is land and 176 square miles (460 km2) (12%) is water. [7]
Part of the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation is in Douglas County.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1860 | 812 | — | |
1870 | 1,122 | 38.2% | |
1880 | 655 | −41.6% | |
1890 | 13,468 | 1,956.2% | |
1900 | 36,335 | 169.8% | |
1910 | 47,422 | 30.5% | |
1920 | 49,771 | 5.0% | |
1930 | 46,583 | −6.4% | |
1940 | 47,119 | 1.2% | |
1950 | 46,715 | −0.9% | |
1960 | 45,008 | −3.7% | |
1970 | 44,657 | −0.8% | |
1980 | 44,421 | −0.5% | |
1990 | 41,758 | −6.0% | |
2000 | 43,287 | 3.7% | |
2010 | 44,159 | 2.0% | |
2020 | 44,295 | 0.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census [8] 1790–1960 [9] 1900–1990 [10] 1990–2000 [11] 2010–2020 [12] 2020 census [13] |
As of the census of 2020, [14] the population was 44,295. The population density was 34.0 people per square mile (13.1 people/km2). There were 22,906 housing units at an average density of 17.6 units per square mile (6.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 89.7% White, 1.8% Native American, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 5.9% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 44,159 people living in the county. 93.2% were White, 2.0% Native American, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% of some other race and 2.7% of two or more races. 1.1% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). 20.7% were of German, 11.2% Norwegian, 9.7% Swedish, 7.8% Irish, 6.4% Finnish and 6.1% Polish ancestry. [15]
As of the census [16] of 2000, there were 43,287 people, 17,808 households, and 11,272 families living in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13 people/km2). There were 20,356 housing units at an average density of 16 units per square mile (6.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.35% White, 0.57% Black or African American, 1.82% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.8% had German, 13.5% Norwegian, 11.5% Swedish, 8.5% Irish, 8.2% Finnish, 6.8% Polish and 5.1% United States or American ancestry. 96.7% spoke English and 1.2% Spanish as their first language.
There were 17,808 households, out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.10% were married couples living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.70% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.60% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.
In 2017, there were 413 births, giving a general fertility rate of 50.8 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the seventh lowest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties. [17] Additionally, there were no reported induced abortions performed on women of Douglas County residence in 2017. [18]
Douglas County has one of the longest Democratic voting streaks in the nation in presidential elections; the last Republican presidential candidate to win Douglas County was Herbert Hoover in 1928. But in 2020, Donald Trump received the highest percentage of Douglas County's vote for a Republican since 1956, signaling a new competitiveness in the county. In every presidential election between 1984 and 2000, the county was always the second-most Democratic in the state (behind only Native American-dominated Menominee County), before being surpassed by Dane County in 2004, and several others since 2008.
Douglas County also regularly supports Democratic candidates at the state level.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 10,923 | 44.26% | 13,218 | 53.56% | 536 | 2.17% |
2016 | 9,661 | 42.87% | 11,357 | 50.39% | 1,518 | 6.74% |
2012 | 7,705 | 33.66% | 14,863 | 64.92% | 326 | 1.42% |
2008 | 7,835 | 32.56% | 15,830 | 65.78% | 401 | 1.67% |
2004 | 8,448 | 33.54% | 16,537 | 65.66% | 202 | 0.80% |
2000 | 6,930 | 31.93% | 13,593 | 62.62% | 1,183 | 5.45% |
1996 | 5,167 | 27.79% | 10,976 | 59.04% | 2,448 | 13.17% |
1992 | 5,679 | 25.52% | 12,319 | 55.36% | 4,255 | 19.12% |
1988 | 6,440 | 31.49% | 13,907 | 68.01% | 102 | 0.50% |
1984 | 7,066 | 32.92% | 14,291 | 66.58% | 107 | 0.50% |
1980 | 7,258 | 34.24% | 11,703 | 55.21% | 2,238 | 10.56% |
1976 | 6,999 | 33.40% | 13,478 | 64.32% | 479 | 2.29% |
1972 | 8,419 | 42.58% | 11,054 | 55.91% | 298 | 1.51% |
1968 | 5,656 | 29.59% | 12,506 | 65.43% | 953 | 4.99% |
1964 | 4,579 | 23.08% | 15,237 | 76.80% | 23 | 0.12% |
1960 | 8,307 | 39.06% | 12,910 | 60.70% | 53 | 0.25% |
1956 | 9,183 | 44.79% | 11,276 | 55.00% | 43 | 0.21% |
1952 | 9,677 | 45.40% | 11,538 | 54.14% | 98 | 0.46% |
1948 | 6,252 | 32.48% | 12,278 | 63.79% | 718 | 3.73% |
1944 | 7,132 | 35.20% | 12,985 | 64.08% | 146 | 0.72% |
1940 | 7,695 | 32.72% | 15,548 | 66.12% | 272 | 1.16% |
1936 | 5,079 | 22.92% | 16,684 | 75.28% | 400 | 1.80% |
1932 | 7,888 | 41.63% | 9,715 | 51.27% | 1,346 | 7.10% |
1928 | 11,280 | 61.20% | 6,762 | 36.69% | 390 | 2.12% |
1924 | 5,887 | 39.14% | 638 | 4.24% | 8,514 | 56.61% |
1920 | 7,250 | 67.53% | 2,111 | 19.66% | 1,375 | 12.81% |
1916 | 3,007 | 43.57% | 2,940 | 42.60% | 955 | 13.84% |
1912 | 730 | 14.22% | 1,181 | 23.00% | 3,223 | 62.78% |
1908 | 3,509 | 55.88% | 1,715 | 27.31% | 1,056 | 16.82% |
1904 | 4,564 | 72.94% | 974 | 15.57% | 719 | 11.49% |
1900 | 4,450 | 63.85% | 2,187 | 31.38% | 333 | 4.78% |
1896 | 4,274 | 61.45% | 2,527 | 36.33% | 154 | 2.21% |
1892 | 2,967 | 50.66% | 2,340 | 39.95% | 550 | 9.39% |
Washburn County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is named after Governor Cadwallader C. Washburn. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,623. Its county seat is Shell Lake. The county was created in 1883.
Sawyer County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, its population was 18,074. Its county seat is Hayward. The county partly overlaps with the reservation of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Eau Claire County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 105,710. Its county seat is Eau Claire. The county took its name from the Eau Claire River.
Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,490. Its county seat and largest city is Portage. The county was created in 1846 as part of Wisconsin Territory.
Bayfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, its population is 16,220. Its county seat is Washburn. The county was created in 1845 and organized in 1850. The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has a reservation in Bayfield County and is the county's largest employer.
Barron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,711. Its county seat is Barron. The county was created in 1859 and organized in 1874.
Louisa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,837. The county seat is Wapello.
Pokegama Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,570 at the 2000 census.
Webster is a village in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 653 at the 2010 census. It is along Wisconsin Highway 35.
Amnicon is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,155 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Amnicon Falls, Middle River, Rockmont and Wentworth are located in the town.
Cloverland is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 247 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Cloverland is located in the town.
Lake Nebagamon is a village in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,069 at the 2010 census.
Poplar is a village in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 603 at the 2010 census.
Wascott is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 714 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Wascott is located in the town.
Cloverland is a town in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 919 at the 2000 census.
Solon Springs is a village in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 600 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Solon Springs.
Solon Springs is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 910. The Village of Solon Springs is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Sauntry is also located in the town.
The Town of Superior is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,264 at the 2020 US census, up from 2,058 at the 2000 census. The Village of Superior is located within the town. The City of Superior is located immediately north and adjacent to both the Town of Superior and the Village of Superior.
Ettrick is a village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 525 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Ettrick.
Genoa is a village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 232 at the 2020 census. The village is within the Town of Genoa.