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Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Village
Downtown Sister Bay on WIS 42
Downtown Sister Bay on WIS 42
Location of Sister Bay in Door County, Wisconsin.
Location of Sister Bay in Door County, Wisconsin.
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Door
Area
 • Total 3.57 sq mi (9.25 km2)
 • Land 2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2)
 • Water 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2)
Elevation
620 ft (189 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,148
 • Density 321.6/sq mi (124.11/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 920
FIPS code 55-74225
GNIS feature ID 1574209
Website http://www.sisterbay.com/

Sister Bay is a charming village located in Door County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a popular spot for tourists, especially during the warmer months.

In 2020, the village had a population of 1,148 people. Sister Bay is known for its beautiful waterfront and friendly community.

Exploring Sister Bay's Geography

Sister Bay is a village with a total area of about 3.58 square miles (9.27 square kilometers). This area includes both land and water.

About 2.58 square miles (6.68 square kilometers) of the village is land. The remaining 1.00 square mile (2.59 square kilometers) is water, which includes parts of the bay.

Sister Bay's Population Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1920 190 —
1930 238 25.3%
1940 309 29.8%
1950 429 38.8%
1960 520 21.2%
1970 483 −7.1%
1980 564 16.8%
1990 675 19.7%
2000 886 31.3%
2010 876 −1.1%
2020 1,148 31.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Sister Bay?

In 2010, there were 876 people living in Sister Bay. Most residents were White (97.5%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some residents also identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The village had 457 households. Many people lived alone, especially those aged 65 or older. The average age of residents was about 62.7 years. This means Sister Bay is a place where many older adults live.

Sister Bay (left) and Ephraim (right) from space on March 27, 2012. This picture was taken during Expedition 30 of the International Space Station (ISS).
Sister Bay (left) and Ephraim (right) from space on March 27, 2012. This picture was taken during Expedition 30 of the International Space Station (ISS).

Learning in Sister Bay

The schools in Sister Bay are part of the Gibraltar Area Schools district. Students attend Gibraltar Elementary School and Gibraltar Secondary School. These schools serve the local community.

Historical Places to See

Sister Bay has some interesting historical spots:

  • Jischke's Meat Market: This is a historic building that was once a meat market.
  • Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant: A famous restaurant known for its goats on the roof!
  • The Meridian shipwreck site: This is where a schooner (a type of sailing ship) sank in 1873. It's located off the coast near the Sister Islands.
  • Country House Resort: This resort was the very first home built in Sister Bay. The Town of Liberty Grove was officially started at a meeting held here in 1859.

Getting Around Sister Bay

Sister Bay is connected by two main state highways:

Highway 42 runs along the top of the picture. Highway 57 curves to the right and meets Highway 42 in the top right corner.
Highway 42 runs along the top of the picture. Highway 57 curves to the right and meets Highway 42 in the top right corner.

Sister Bay's Climate

Sister Bay has a climate with cold winters and warm summers. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:

Weather chart for Sister Bay
J F M A M J J A S O N D
 
 
63
 
-5
-10
 
 
52
 
-9
-14
 
 
49
 
1
-6
 
 
97
 
6
0
 
 
86
 
11
3
 
 
91
 
15
9
 
 
105
 
20
16
 
 
96
 
20
14
 
 
96
 
17
14
 
 
107
 
9
6
 
 
80
 
8
2
 
 
57
 
3
-1
temperatures in °C
precipitation totals in mm
Imperial conversion
J F M A M J J A S O N D
 
 
2.5
 
23
14
 
 
2
 
16
7
 
 
1.9
 
34
21
 
 
3.8
 
43
32
 
 
3.4
 
52
37
 
 
3.6
 
59
48
 
 
4.1
 
68
61
 
 
3.8
 
68
57
 
 
3.8
 
63
57
 
 
4.2
 
48
43
 
 
3.1
 
46
36
 
 
2.2
 
37
30
temperatures in °F
precipitation totals in inches

Images for kids

  • Sister Bay, Wisconsin (c. 1912)

    Sister Bay, around 1912. The Sister Bay Hotel is on the left.

  • SisterBayWisconsinSignWIS42South

    Looking south at the Sister Bay sign.

  • SisterBayWisconsinPostOffice

    The Sister Bay Post Office.

  • Sister Bay Beach in Sister Bay Wisconsin

    Sister Bay Beach. A study in 2019 showed it was the most visited beach in Door County.

  • Sister Bay Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin, May 25, 2013

    The breakwater for the Sister Bay Marina.

  • Sister Bay 1899

    Sister Bay, as it appeared in 1899.

  • Pebble Beach Little Sister Bay Wisconsin

    Pebble Beach at Little Sister Bay, from a postcard postmarked 1904.

  • Postcard of Sister Bay Door County Wisconsin

    A postcard from the 1930s or 1940s.

  • Northwestern side of the village of Sister Bay, Door County, Wisconsin 2020 (cropped)

    The northwestern side of the village in 2020.

See also

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