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Settled in 1860, this town now has 111 residents.
Little Sturgeon’s midpoint age is 68.2 years, above both Wisconsin’s towns (42.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 8 have a lower midsummer high than Little Sturgeon. Little Sturgeon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2020.
Little Sturgeon is unincorporated, so Door County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Little Sturgeon.
34% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 33% across Wisconsin.
Somewhere between 45% and 66% women
The Census survey reached too few of Little Sturgeon’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.5 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Little Sturgeon | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 1.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 36% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 38.7% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 17.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.3% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.9% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Of the losses FEMA expects in Little Sturgeon, 42% come from inland flooding and 36% from cold waves. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in the town than in 96% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The top destinations are Sturgeon Bay (18%), Green Bay (8%) and Sevastopol (5%). For residents in Little Sturgeon, the share who live below the poverty line is 5.4%. Half the trips to work are shorter than 27 miles. In Little Sturgeon, the middle household income is $71,000.
| Little Sturgeon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Little Sturgeon’s January low comes in at 12°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Little Sturgeon: nearly two in five adults have obesity. Only 3 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Little Sturgeon. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Little Sturgeon is ahead of Wisconsin on 9 and behind on 8.
| Little Sturgeon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 78% | 79% |
| What stands out | Little Sturgeon | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
One park or preserve covers 1 acres in Little Sturgeon.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Claflin County Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
90% of households own their home in Little Sturgeon.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Little Sturgeon; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Little Sturgeon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Little Sturgeon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States
Little Sturgeon is a census-designated place located on the Little Sturgeon Bay, in the town of Gardner, in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, Little Sturgeon had a population of 177. Little Sturgeon has an annual festival known as "Little Sturgeon Days" that features a parade and other live entertainment.
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Little Sturgeon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.