24-698: Lake Nebagamon is a village in Douglas County , Wisconsin , United States. The population was 1,069 at the 2010 census . U.S. Highway 2 , U.S. Highway 53 , and Wisconsin Highway 27 are located in the Lake Nebagamon area. County Road F, County Road P, and County Road B are three of the main routes in the community. Nebagamon is derived from the Chippewa Indian phrase "Nee-bay-go-moh-win", translated as "place to hunt deer by fire on
48-481: A female householder with no husband present, and 36.70% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.60% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
72-458: Is a county in the northwest corner of the U.S. state of Wisconsin . As of the 2020 census , the population was 44,295 Its county seat is Superior . Douglas County is included in the Duluth , MN -WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . Douglas County, named after Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas , was established on February 8, 1854, from the larger La Pointe County, Wisconsin , and
96-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
120-633: Is water. Part of the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation is in Douglas County. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 44,295. The population density was 34.0 people per square mile (13.1 people/km ). There were 22,906 housing units at an average density of 17.6 units per square mile (6.8 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 89.7% White , 1.8% Native American , 1.3% Black or African American , 0.6% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 5.9% from two or more races. Ethnically,
144-573: Is water. Lake Nebagamon is located 26 miles southeast of the city of Superior . As of the census of 2010, there were 1,069 people, 446 households, and 321 families lived in the village. The population density was 84.8 inhabitants per square mile (32.7/km). There were 775 housing units at an average density of 61.5 per square mile (23.7/km). The racial makeup of the village was 95.9% White , 0.4% African American , 0.3% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of
168-477: The City of Superior was immediately selected as the county seat. In Wisconsin's 1952 U.S. Senate primary, Douglas County was one of two counties (out of 71 in the state at the time) that Sen. Joe McCarthy did not carry. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has an area of 1,480 square miles (3,800 km ), of which 1,304 square miles (3,380 km ) is land and 176 square miles (460 km ) (12%)
192-514: The census of 2000, there were 43,287 people, 17,808 households, and 11,272 families living in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13 people/km ). There were 20,356 housing units at an average density of 16 units per square mile (6.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.35% White , 0.57% Black or African American , 1.82% Native American , 0.63% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.20% from other races , and 1.41% from two or more races. 0.73% of
216-407: The world's heaviest ball of twine . Each year in early July, the town hosts a 5-mile run, known as the "Dragin' Tail Run." Starting at the town's Dairy Queen , the run allows contestants to see the entire town, which consists of Camp Nebagamon, a lake that serves as the town's namesake, Patti's Dockside Bar and Grill, Bridge's Indianhead Tavern, Sharon's Café, Lawn Beach Supper Club, Midland Market,
240-747: The Imogene McGrath Memorial Library, three churches that the town houses, and the Historic Lakefront Auditorium. Participants receive a T-shirt depicting a fireman using a dragon's tail as a fire hose, representing the Lake Nebagamon Fire Dept.'s heavy sponsorship of the event. The 2009 race was held on July 4. The winner finished in 26 minutes, 52 seconds, at a 5:22 mile pace. Douglas County, Wisconsin Douglas County
264-566: The Upper Mississippi River. Lake Nebagamon is located at 46°30′46″N 91°42′1″W / 46.51278°N 91.70028°W / 46.51278; -91.70028 (46.512894, -91.700351). According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 14.34 square miles (37.14 km), of which, 12.60 square miles (32.63 km) of it is land and 1.74 square miles (4.51 km)
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#1732787998117288-423: The age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.85. In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under
312-465: The age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 48,333, and the median income for a family was $ 59,792. Males had a median income of $ 41,302 versus $ 30,156 for females. The per capita income for
336-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
360-472: The county was always the second-most Democratic in the state (behind only Native American-dominated Menominee County ), before being surpassed by Dane County in 2004 , and several others since 2008 . Douglas County also regularly supports Democratic candidates at the state level. 46°27′N 91°55′W / 46.45°N 91.91°W / 46.45; -91.91 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
384-428: The longest Democratic voting streaks in the nation in presidential elections; the last Republican presidential candidate to win Douglas County was Herbert Hoover in 1928 . But in 2024 , Donald Trump received the highest percentage of Douglas County's vote for a Republican since the county's Democratic streak began, signaling a new competitiveness in the county. In every presidential election between 1984 and 2000 ,
408-467: The population was 1.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 44,159 people living in the county. 93.2% were White , 2.0% Native American , 1.1% Black or African American , 0.9% Asian , 0.2% of some other race and 2.7% of two or more races . 1.1% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). 20.7% were of German , 11.2% Norwegian , 9.7% Swedish , 7.8% Irish , 6.4% Finnish and 6.1% Polish ancestry. As of
432-429: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.8% had German , 13.5% Norwegian , 11.5% Swedish , 8.5% Irish , 8.2% Finnish , 6.8% Polish and 5.1% United States or American ancestry. 96.7% spoke English and 1.2% Spanish as their first language. There were 17,808 households, out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.10% were married couples living together, 10.10% had
456-430: The population. There were 446 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households comprised individuals, and 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
480-410: The village was $ 23,665. About 2.1% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over. The village is the home of Camp Nebagamon , a boys' overnight camp founded in 1929. The camp is located on property originally owned by Weyerhauser Paper Company. Lake Nebagamon is one of the places claiming to be the home of
504-477: The village. The population density was 80.2 people per square mile (31.0/km). There were 746 housing units at an average density of 58.9 per square mile (22.8/km). The racial makeup of the village was 98.52% White , 0.20% African American , 0.69% Native American , 0.10% Asian , 0.30% from other races , and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population. There were 428 households, out of which 29.9% had children under
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#1732787998117528-616: The water." However, the journals and maps of French explorer Joseph Nicollet suggest that this could be a mistake in translation. It is chronicled on Wednesday, August 9, 1837, by Nicollet, that Nibegomowin Creek (Now Nebagamon Creek, sharing its name with the lake) was, at the time, referred to as Sleeping Bear River. Nibegomowin more closely translates to night-time game waiting and could be a place where games, such as bears, are rested or tracked at night. Sleeping Bear River (Nebagamon Creek) can be seen on Nicollet’s 1843 map, Hydrographical Basin of
552-437: Was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.75. The median age in the village was 47.5 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 38.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.5% male and 47.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,015 people, 428 households, and 294 families living in
576-429: Was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males. In 2017, there were 413 births, giving a general fertility rate of 50.8 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the seventh lowest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties. Additionally, there were no reported induced abortions performed on women of Douglas County residence in 2017. Douglas County has one of
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