Douglas town, Wisconsin
Douglas town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Douglas town is a geographic entity located in Marquette County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 824. The land area covers 28.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 824 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 59.9 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 340 | ±64 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 435 | ±64 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 340 | ±64 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 95 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $284,100 | ±$52,023 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,026 | ±$257 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,250 | ±$22,280 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,212 | ±$7,047 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 61 | ±28 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 274 | ±49 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.2% | ±7.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF DOUGLAS
GUS Population: 792 (2024)
ID: 194254
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
W7640 COUNTY ROAD O, ENDEAVOR WI 53930-9330
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GUS Population: 15,743 (2024)
ID: 136507
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
PO BOX 129, MONTELLO WI 53949-0129
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Baraboo, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 11-12 | Portage, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Endeavor, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Montello, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Montello, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lake Delton, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ENDEAVOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 400 CHURCH ST., ENDEAVOR, WI, 53930 |
(608) 587-2902
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 129 S. FRANKLIN AVE., OXFORD, WI, 53952 |
(608) 586-4458
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PACKWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | N3511 STATE ST., PACKWAUKEE, WI, 53953 |
(608) 589-5202
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PORTAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 253 W. EDGEWATER ST., PORTAGE, WI, 53901 |
(608) 742-4959
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KILBOURN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 620 ELM ST., WISCONSIN DELLS, WI, 53965 |
(608) 254-2146
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KILBOURN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 620 ELM ST., WISCONSIN DELLS, WI, 53965 |
(608) 254-2146
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MONTELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 128 LAKE CT., MONTELLO, WI, 53949 |
(608) 297-7544
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ETHEL EVERHARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 117 E. 3RD ST., WESTFIELD, WI, 53964 |
(608) 296-2544
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ANGIE WILLIAMS COX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 119 N. MAIN ST., PARDEEVILLE, WI, 53954 |
(608) 429-2354
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CARNEGIE-SCHADDE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 230 FOURTH AVE., BARABOO, WI, 53913 |
(608) 356-6166
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PORTAGE WWTP, WI US, located 12.1 miles from Douglas town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1° | 9.9° | 18.0° | 1.44" | 10.2" |
| February | 30.6° | 13.2° | 21.9° | 1.41" | 10.0" |
| March | 42.4° | 24.0° | 33.2° | 2.18" | 5.5" |
| April | 55.7° | 35.8° | 45.8° | 4.15" | 2.2" |
| May | 68.2° | 47.8° | 58.0° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 57.9° | 67.9° | 5.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.6° | 61.6° | 71.6° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 59.4° | 69.6° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.6° | 50.7° | 61.6° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.3° | 39.0° | 49.2° | 2.86" | 0.5" |
| November | 44.2° | 28.3° | 36.3° | 2.22" | 2.0" |
| December | 31.8° | 17.1° | 24.4° | 1.68" | 8.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briggsville CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Endeavor village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Oxford village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Packwaukee CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Portage city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Wisconsin Dells city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5507720525. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.