Superior, Wisconsin

Superior: city in and county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin

About

Superior is a city located in the county of Douglas in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,166 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,265 inhabitants.

The city was created 171 years ago in 1854.

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Location of Superior on Wisconsin map.

Quick Facts about Superior

Population 2,265 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Wisconsin (United States)
County Douglas County
Postal code 54880
Area 143.29 km2
Official name Superior
Latitude & Longitude 46.7208,-92.1041
Altitude 876 feet / 267 meters
Capital city Superior is capital of Douglas County
Establishment September 06, 1854 (171 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:53:36 (1st May 2026)
Density 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.37% (2010-2020)
Weather 50℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
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SuperiorWI-004-050507 image

Geography

Superior is located at 46°43'15"N 92°6'15"W (46.7207700, -92.1040800).

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Weather

50°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph N Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Official website of Superior

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Superior increased by 4.37% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,166 - census
2011 2,187 0.96% estimation process
2012 2,187 0% estimation process
2013 2,196 0.41% estimation process
2014 2,198 0.09% estimation process
2015 2,202 0.18% estimation process
2016 2,201 -0.05% estimation process
2017 2,206 0.23% estimation process
2018 2,208 0.09% estimation process
2019 2,220 0.54% estimation process
2020 2,265 1.99% estimation process
Superior zip code is 54880. County name: Douglas, County fips: 55031
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Services and Civic Places in Superior

1Superior City Hall

1316 N 14th St, Superior, WI 54880 View details

Phone: +17153957200 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Superior, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
240426 University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior (WI) 54880-4500

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Superior, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DUL Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota 4426 Grand Ave. BUS
DUU Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota 175 Kirby Student Union BUS

Closest post offices linked to Superior.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Superior Post Office Superior (WI) 54880

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Superior, Colorado Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U. with a population of 13,413 people.
  • Superior, Arizona town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States with a population of 3,232 people.
  • Superior, Nebraska city in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 1,805 people.
  • Superior, Michigan township in Washtenaw County, Michigan with a population of 1,299 people.
  • Superior, Montana town in and the county seat of Mineral County, Montana, United States with a population of 897 people.
  • Superior, Wyoming town of the United States with a population of 312 people.
  • Superior, Iowa human settlement in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 124 people.

Other cities in Douglas County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County , WI.

City Name Population Title
Parkland 1,253 Human settlement in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Hawthorne 1,157 Town in Wisconsin, United States
Cloverland 1,069 Human settlement in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Lake Nebagamon 1,064 Village in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Solon Springs 947 Civil town in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Wascott 792 Human settlement in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Maple 771 Town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States
Riverview 751 Town in Wisconsin, U.
Brule 681 Civil town in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Gordon 661 A city in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Bennett 615 Civil town in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Poplar 613 Village in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Dewey 518 Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Oliver 416 Village in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States
Dairyland 192 Human settlement in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Superior distances to largest Wisconsin cities