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Douglas County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Douglas County has 43,990 residents, down 0.8% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,125 households moved in and 1,068 moved out (+57 net), bringing in a net $9.6M of income. Median household income is $75,099, the median home $205,800 and median rent $909 a month.
In Wisconsin: 68th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 15th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 27th of 72 counties for median household income · 49th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Douglas County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MN | 391 | $22.9M |
| Carlton County, MN | 52 | $2.7M |
| Bayfield County, WI | 38 | $1.8M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 36 | $1.9M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 25 | $1.4M |
| Washburn County, WI | 20 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Douglas County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County, MN | 315 | $14.7M |
| Bayfield County, WI | 47 | $2.1M |
| Carlton County, MN | 44 | $2.5M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 41 | $1.5M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 26 | $1.2M |
| Eau Claire County, WI | 20 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.