Superior
City in Douglas County, Wisconsin
Superior is a city in Douglas County, Wisconsin, with 26,751 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 876 ft (267 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Superior, 3.3 miles SW.
- 26,751residents (2020 Census)
- 876 ftelevation · 267 m
- 36.6 sq miland area · 94.8 km²
- 730 / sq mipopulation density
- 55802ZIP code
About Superior
Superior is a city in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 26,751 at the 2020 census. Superior and nearby Duluth, Minnesota, sit at the western tip of Lake Superior and together form the Twin Ports, a major Great Lakes harbor.
Bordered by Saint Louis, Superior, and Allouez bays, the city is framed by two rivers: the Nemadji and the Saint Louis. Superior is at the junction of U.S. Route 2 and U.S. Route 53 immediately north of, and adjacent to, both the Village of Superior and the Town of Superior. It is an industrial city, with ship harbors along two sides, several large rail yards, an oil refinery, and a shipyard. Superior and neighboring Duluth feature museum ships (SS William A. Irvin in Duluth and SS Meteor in Superior), devoted to the local maritime heritage. Superior was the final port of call for SS Edmund Fitzgerald before her sinking on November 10, 1975.
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Living in Superior
- Median household income
- $64,216
- Median home value
- $180,400
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Superior had 26,751 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,751 |
|---|---|
| Density | 730 per sq mi (282 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Superior at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,751 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.62 sq mi (94.8 km²) |
| Water area | 8.74 sq mi (22.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6932° N, 92.0811° W |
| ZIP code | 55802 |
| Official website | ci.superior.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5578650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Superior
- Superior3.3 mi SW
- Oliver5.9 mi SW
- Duluth, MN6.2 mi NW
- Proctor, MN7.7 mi NW
- Hermantown, MN10.9 mi NW
- Esko, MN13.8 mi W
- Rice Lake, MN15.1 mi N
- Wrenshall, MN15.2 mi W
- Poplar16.1 mi SE
- Scanlon, MN16.5 mi W
- Carlton, MN16.8 mi W
- Cloquet, MN20.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Superior
What county is Superior in?
Superior is in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Superior, WI?
26,751 people lived in Superior at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Superior, WI?
The ZIP code of Superior is 55802.
What is the elevation of Superior?
876 feet (267 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Superior?
Superior (3.3 mi), Oliver (5.9 mi), Duluth (6.2 mi), Proctor (7.7 mi), Hermantown (10.9 mi).
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