Superior, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Superior, Wisconsin is 26,550 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $63,415, the median home value is $168,500, and the median age is 38.9.
The population has declined 2.1% since 2010 (27,194 → 26,620).
26,550
Population
725
People / sq mi
$63,415
Median Income
$168,500
Median Home Value
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Superior covers 36.6 sq mi of land at 725 people per square mile.
About Superior, WI
Superior is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 59.1% of the population. Superior is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 26,550. It ranks #30 among cities in Wisconsin by population.
The typical household earns $63,415, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.2%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $168,500, with typical rent around $881.
Roughly 28.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 7.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Superior, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Superior city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Superior city had a population of 27,194 in 2010 and 26,620 in 2024, a -2.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,194 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.15%.
26,620
Population (2024)
27,194
Population (2010)
27,194
Peak (2010)
-0.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,194 |
| 2011 | 27,013 |
| 2012 | 26,789 |
| 2013 | 26,765 |
| 2014 | 26,636 |
| 2015 | 26,475 |
| 2016 | 26,338 |
| 2017 | 26,250 |
| 2018 | 26,064 |
| 2019 | 25,977 |
| 2020 | 26,795 |
| 2021 | 26,503 |
| 2022 | 26,766 |
| 2023 | 26,704 |
| 2024 | 26,620 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,415
Median Household Income
$36,031
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$168,500
Median Home Value
$881
Median Rent
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.1%
High School+
28.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
74.3%
Public Transit
7.0%
Work From Home
16.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
59.1%
Foreign Born
96.8%
Non-English at Home
7.5%
Veterans
15.9%
With Disability
94.6%
Health Insurance
93.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8.5% |
| Retail Trade | 8.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.4% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Superior, Wisconsin has a population of 26,550 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest city in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Superior, Wisconsin is $63,415, with 7.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Superior, Wisconsin is $168,500, with median monthly rent at $881 and a homeownership rate of 61.2%.
The median age in Superior, Wisconsin is 38.9 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has declined 2.1% since 2010 (27,194 → 26,620).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.