Door County, Wisconsin
Door County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Door County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,785 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,889 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sturgeon Bay. The county was created 175 years ago in 1850.
County Snapshot
Door County at a glance
Door County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
Whitefish BayPopulation 13,770
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Door County
| Population | 27,889 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 6138 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 80% |
| Land as percent of area | 20% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.8383,-87.3578 |
| Named for | Door Peninsula |
| Altitude | 784 feet / 239 meters |
| Capital | Sturgeon Bay |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:15:30 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Door County is located at 44°50'18"N 87°21'28"W (44.8383400, -87.3577900). It has 4 neighbors: Menominee County, Kewaunee County, Marinette County and Oconto County.
Door County map
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The largest city of Door County is Whitefish Bay with a population of 13,770. Other cities include, Washington population 1,504, Egg Harbor population 1,371, Brussels population 1,115 and Forestville population 1,110. See all Door County cities & populated places.
Door County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Door County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay | 13,770 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Washington | 1,504 | Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin |
| Egg Harbor | 1,371 | Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin |
| Brussels | 1,115 | Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin |
| Forestville | 1,110 | Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin |
| Baileys Harbor | 1,048 | Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin |
| Sister Bay | 934 | Village in Door County, Wisconsin |
| Sturgeon Bay | 837 | City in Door County, Wisconsin |
| Jacksonport | 720 | City in Door County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Ephraim | 283 | Village in Door County, Wisconsin |
| North Bay | 233 | Unincorporated community in Door County, Wisconsin |
Weather
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Door County
Official Website- Sturgeon Bay
Demographics
The population of Door County increased by 0.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,785 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,766 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,536 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,609 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,470 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,311 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,338 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,454 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,589 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,668 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,889 | 0.79% | estimation process |
People born in Door County (1)
American politician Herbert Peterson was born in Door County
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