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.
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 |
| Altitude : | 876 feet / 267 meters |
| Capital city : | Superior is capital of Douglas County |
| Establishment : | September 09, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:18:24 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Superior is located at 46°43'15"N 92°6'15"W (46.7207700, -92.1040800).
Superior map
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- Official Website
Official website of Superior
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 |
Other Places in Superior
1 Superior City Hall
1316 N 14th St, Superior, WI 54880 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Superior
College & universities near Superior, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240426 | University of Wisconsin-Superior | Superior (WI) | 54880-4500 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Superior, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUL | Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota | 4426 Grand Ave. | BUS |
| DUU | Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota | 175 Kirby Student Union | BUS |
Post offices near Superior
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Post Office | Superior (WI) | 54880 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Superior , Colorado Statutory Town in Boulder and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Colorado 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 | Gordon is 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
