Sturgeon Bay

City in Door County, Wisconsin

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Sturgeon Bay is a city in Door County, Wisconsin, with 9,646 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Sturgeon, 10.1 miles W.

About Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay is a city in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 9,646 at the 2020 census. Located at the bay of Sturgeon Bay for which it is named, it is the most populous city on the Door Peninsula, a popular Upper Midwest vacation destination.

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Living in Sturgeon Bay

Median household income
$59,926
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$1,097/mo
Median age
45.8
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Sturgeon Bay, WI population

Sturgeon Bay had 9,646 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,646
Density969 per sq mi (374 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sturgeon Bay at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyDoor County
TypeCity
Population9,646 (2020)
Land area9.96 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Water area1.66 sq mi (4.31 km²)
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Coordinates44.8227° N, 87.3698° W
ZIP code54235
Official websitesturgeonbaywi.org
Census code (GEOID)5577875

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sturgeon Bay

What county is Sturgeon Bay in?

Sturgeon Bay is in Door County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Sturgeon Bay, WI?

9,646 people lived in Sturgeon Bay at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sturgeon Bay, WI?

The ZIP code of Sturgeon Bay is 54235.

What is the elevation of Sturgeon Bay?

600 feet (183 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sturgeon Bay?

Little Sturgeon (10.1 mi), Forestville (10.6 mi), Algoma (15.5 mi), Egg Harbor (16.1 mi), Baileys Harbor (20.4 mi).

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