Wisconsin

Douglas

44,295
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Douglas

Douglas, Wisconsin, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 812. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 44,295.

Its recorded population peaked at 49,771 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 11 percent.

On the ground today, 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202044,295
201044,159
200043,287
199041,758
198044,421
197044,657
196045,008
195046,715
194047,119
193046,583
192049,771
191047,422
190036,335
189013,468
1880655
18701,122
1860812
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Douglas

National Register of Historic Places listings in Douglas, Wisconsin.

METEOR (Whaleback carrier)
Superior
Douglas County Courthouse
Superior
METEOR (whaleback carrier) (Boundary Decrease)
Superior
Superior Entry South Breakwater Light
Superior
Browse all Wisconsinhistoric sites ›

Other counties in Wisconsin

Explore census history and historic records for more Wisconsin counties.

Fond du LacForestGrantGreenGreen LakeIowaIronJacksonJeffersonJuneauKenoshaKewauneeLa CrosseLafayetteLangladeLincolnManitowocMarathonMarinetteMarquette
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Douglas County, Wisconsin

This page charts the census history of Douglas County, Wisconsin. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Douglas County, Wisconsin report
Or see a real report first

Explore Wisconsin records

Wisconsinhistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from Wisconsin›

Frequently asked about Douglas

When does Douglas first appear in the US census?
Douglas, Wisconsin first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 812.
What is the population of Douglas?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Douglas had a recorded population of 44,295.
When did Douglas's population peak?
Douglas's recorded population peaked at 49,771 in 1920.
How many historic places are in Douglas?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Douglas, Wisconsin.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report