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Sturgeon Bay, WI


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Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, in Door county, is 38 miles NE of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 127 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 9,437 people in the city.

The People and Families of Sturgeon Bay

In Sturgeon Bay, about 54% of adults are married. In Sturgeon Bay, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sturgeon Bay had a median family income of $45,084.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,800) in Sturgeon Bay. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sturgeon Bay Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Sturgeon Bay is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Sturgeon Bay, 87% of commuters drive to work. Sturgeon Bay is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Sturgeon Bay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySturgeon Bay Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Sturgeon Bay Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Sturgeon Bay Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sturgeon Bay, WI

Comparing Sturgeon Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use710

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime87

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