Douglas County, CO
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Douglas County Overview
360,206
TOTAL POPULATION
181,600
MALE POPULATION
178,606
FEMALE POPULATION
101.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.35
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$63,186
PER CAPITA INCOME
$158,102
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$139,010
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,673
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
205,403
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Douglas County
The most populous races in Douglas County are White / Caucasian (302,851 | 84.1%), Hispanic or Latino (34,163 | 9.5%), and Two or more Races (24,543 | 6.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 19,296 | 5.4% |
Black / African American | 5,272 | 1.5% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 245 | 0.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 34,163 | 9.5% |
Native / Alaskan | 1,345 | 0.4% |
White / Caucasian | 302,851 | 84.1% |
Two or more Races | 24,543 | 6.8% |
Some other Race | 6,654 | 1.8% |
Total | 360,206 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Douglas County
The most populous ancestries reported in Douglas County are German (76,642 | 21.3%), English (57,101 | 15.9%), Irish (45,824 | 12.7%), Italian (21,200 | 5.9%), and Mexican (20,064 | 5.6%), together accounting for 61.3% of all Douglas County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
Afghan | 174 | 0.1% |
African | 276 | 0.1% |
Albanian | 17 | 0.0% |
Aleut | 14 | 0.0% |
Alsatian | 12 | 0.0% |
American | 13,071 | 3.6% |
Apache | 220 | 0.1% |
Arab | 1,525 | 0.4% |
Arapaho | 21 | 0.0% |
Argentinean | 176 | 0.1% |
Armenian | 255 | 0.1% |
Australian | 451 | 0.1% |
Austrian | 1,138 | 0.3% |
Bahamian | 8 | 0.0% |
Bangladeshi | 179 | 0.1% |
Barbadian | 15 | 0.0% |
Basque | 155 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 701 | 0.2% |
Bhutanese | 2,219 | 0.6% |
Blackfeet | 11 | 0.0% |
Bolivian | 45 | 0.0% |
Brazilian | 555 | 0.2% |
British | 3,111 | 0.9% |
Bulgarian | 133 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 3,440 | 1.0% |
Cajun | 120 | 0.0% |
Cambodian | 137 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 1,006 | 0.3% |
Carpatho Rusyn | 34 | 0.0% |
Celtic | 34 | 0.0% |
Central American | 1,397 | 0.4% |
Central American Indian | 227 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 849 | 0.2% |
Cheyenne | 47 | 0.0% |
Chickasaw | 109 | 0.0% |
Chilean | 435 | 0.1% |
Chippewa | 79 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 136 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 716 | 0.2% |
Comanche | 8 | 0.0% |
Costa Rican | 209 | 0.1% |
Creek | 116 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 729 | 0.2% |
Cuban | 958 | 0.3% |
Cypriot | 10 | 0.0% |
Czech | 3,037 | 0.8% |
Czechoslovakian | 720 | 0.2% |
Danish | 3,160 | 0.9% |
Dominican | 287 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 6,146 | 1.7% |
Dutch West Indian | 9 | 0.0% |
Eastern European | 1,562 | 0.4% |
Ecuadorian | 284 | 0.1% |
Egyptian | 281 | 0.1% |
English | 57,101 | 15.9% |
Estonian | 111 | 0.0% |
Ethiopian | 41 | 0.0% |
European | 13,751 | 3.8% |
Filipino | 166 | 0.1% |
Finnish | 1,545 | 0.4% |
French | 10,086 | 2.8% |
French American Indian | 42 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 1,781 | 0.5% |
German | 76,642 | 21.3% |
German Russian | 40 | 0.0% |
Ghanaian | 5 | 0.0% |
Greek | 1,701 | 0.5% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 146 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 439 | 0.1% |
Guyanese | 20 | 0.0% |
Haitian | 14 | 0.0% |
Honduran | 95 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 1,719 | 0.5% |
Icelander | 112 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 4,015 | 1.1% |
Inupiat | 41 | 0.0% |
Iranian | 943 | 0.3% |
Irish | 45,824 | 12.7% |
Iroquois | 49 | 0.0% |
Israeli | 185 | 0.1% |
Italian | 21,200 | 5.9% |
Jamaican | 187 | 0.1% |
Japanese | 20 | 0.0% |
Jordanian | 23 | 0.0% |
Kenyan | 7 | 0.0% |
Korean | 3,460 | 1.0% |
Laotian | 239 | 0.1% |
Latvian | 69 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 563 | 0.2% |
Lithuanian | 1,129 | 0.3% |
Lumbee | 9 | 0.0% |
Luxembourger | 93 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 308 | 0.1% |
Maltese | 18 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 20,064 | 5.6% |
Mexican American Indian | 388 | 0.1% |
Mongolian | 43 | 0.0% |
Moroccan | 218 | 0.1% |
Native Hawaiian | 477 | 0.1% |
Navajo | 443 | 0.1% |
New Zealander | 4 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 104 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 155 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 1,306 | 0.4% |
Norwegian | 9,564 | 2.7% |
Osage | 8 | 0.0% |
Ottawa | 24 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 635 | 0.2% |
Palestinian | 51 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 191 | 0.1% |
Paraguayan | 22 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 82 | 0.0% |
Peruvian | 622 | 0.2% |
Pima | 9 | 0.0% |
Polish | 9,332 | 2.6% |
Portuguese | 1,143 | 0.3% |
Potawatomi | 22 | 0.0% |
Pueblo | 76 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 2,037 | 0.6% |
Romanian | 450 | 0.1% |
Russian | 3,609 | 1.0% |
Salvadoran | 322 | 0.1% |
Samoan | 53 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 2,479 | 0.7% |
Scotch-Irish | 3,265 | 0.9% |
Scottish | 10,237 | 2.8% |
Seminole | 10 | 0.0% |
Serbian | 100 | 0.0% |
Sioux | 212 | 0.1% |
Slavic | 294 | 0.1% |
Slovak | 690 | 0.2% |
Slovene | 263 | 0.1% |
South African | 118 | 0.0% |
South American | 2,790 | 0.8% |
South American Indian | 48 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 3,104 | 0.9% |
Spanish | 2,221 | 0.6% |
Spanish American | 230 | 0.1% |
Sri Lankan | 1,624 | 0.4% |
Subsaharan African | 939 | 0.3% |
Sudanese | 163 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 9,819 | 2.7% |
Swiss | 1,450 | 0.4% |
Syrian | 263 | 0.1% |
Thai | 7,793 | 2.2% |
Tlingit-Haida | 5 | 0.0% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 99 | 0.0% |
Turkish | 172 | 0.1% |
Ugandan | 14 | 0.0% |
Ukrainian | 1,315 | 0.4% |
Ute | 154 | 0.0% |
Venezuelan | 344 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 3,400 | 0.9% |
West Indian | 61 | 0.0% |
Yakama | 20 | 0.0% |
Yaqui | 39 | 0.0% |
Yugoslavian | 254 | 0.1% | View All 157 Rows |
Immigrants in Douglas County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Douglas County came from Asia (14,215 | 4.0%), South Central Asia (6,693 | 1.9%), Latin America (6,398 | 1.8%), India (5,208 | 1.5%), and Europe (4,904 | 1.4%), together accounting for 10.4% of all Douglas County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Afghanistan | 156 | 0.0% |
Africa | 1,050 | 0.3% |
Argentina | 167 | 0.1% |
Armenia | 27 | 0.0% |
Asia | 14,215 | 4.0% |
Australia | 369 | 0.1% |
Austria | 49 | 0.0% |
Bahamas | 8 | 0.0% |
Belarus | 174 | 0.1% |
Belgium | 74 | 0.0% |
Belize | 50 | 0.0% |
Bolivia | 24 | 0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 32 | 0.0% |
Brazil | 813 | 0.2% |
Bulgaria | 75 | 0.0% |
Cambodia | 18 | 0.0% |
Canada | 1,622 | 0.4% |
Caribbean | 404 | 0.1% |
Central America | 3,820 | 1.1% |
Chile | 100 | 0.0% |
China | 2,094 | 0.6% |
Colombia | 290 | 0.1% |
Costa Rica | 107 | 0.0% |
Croatia | 23 | 0.0% |
Cuba | 195 | 0.1% |
Czechoslovakia | 124 | 0.0% |
Denmark | 23 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 68 | 0.0% |
Eastern Africa | 158 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 4,418 | 1.2% |
Eastern Europe | 2,013 | 0.6% |
Ecuador | 126 | 0.0% |
Egypt | 71 | 0.0% |
El Salvador | 79 | 0.0% |
England | 524 | 0.2% |
Ethiopia | 30 | 0.0% |
Europe | 4,904 | 1.4% |
France | 105 | 0.0% |
Germany | 573 | 0.2% |
Ghana | 5 | 0.0% |
Greece | 8 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 251 | 0.1% |
Guyana | 55 | 0.0% |
Haiti | 14 | 0.0% |
Hong Kong | 175 | 0.1% |
Hungary | 107 | 0.0% |
India | 5,208 | 1.5% |
Indonesia | 182 | 0.1% |
Iran | 449 | 0.1% |
Iraq | 29 | 0.0% |
Ireland | 165 | 0.1% |
Israel | 135 | 0.0% |
Italy | 122 | 0.0% |
Jamaica | 25 | 0.0% |
Japan | 210 | 0.1% |
Jordan | 29 | 0.0% |
Kazakhstan | 154 | 0.0% |
Kenya | 54 | 0.0% |
Korea | 2,016 | 0.6% |
Laos | 176 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 6,398 | 1.8% |
Lebanon | 55 | 0.0% |
Lithuania | 16 | 0.0% |
Malaysia | 32 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 3,161 | 0.9% |
Middle Africa | 13 | 0.0% |
Moldova | 64 | 0.0% |
Morocco | 118 | 0.0% |
Nepal | 212 | 0.1% |
Netherlands | 126 | 0.0% |
Nicaragua | 81 | 0.0% |
Nigeria | 98 | 0.0% |
Northern Africa | 406 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 1,550 | 0.4% |
Norway | 25 | 0.0% |
Oceania | 427 | 0.1% |
Pakistan | 232 | 0.1% |
Panama | 91 | 0.0% |
Peru | 271 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 1,272 | 0.4% |
Poland | 462 | 0.1% |
Portugal | 13 | 0.0% |
Romania | 146 | 0.0% |
Russia | 536 | 0.2% |
Saudi Arabia | 39 | 0.0% |
Scotland | 29 | 0.0% |
Senegal | 60 | 0.0% |
Serbia | 5 | 0.0% |
Singapore | 113 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 203 | 0.1% |
South America | 2,174 | 0.6% |
South Central Asia | 6,693 | 1.9% |
South Eastern Asia | 2,651 | 0.7% |
Southern Europe | 380 | 0.1% |
Spain | 237 | 0.1% |
Sri Lanka | 100 | 0.0% |
Sudan | 209 | 0.1% |
Sweden | 6 | 0.0% |
Switzerland | 21 | 0.0% |
Syria | 62 | 0.0% |
Taiwan | 152 | 0.0% |
Thailand | 171 | 0.1% |
Trinidad and Tobago | 94 | 0.0% |
Turkey | 30 | 0.0% |
Uganda | 14 | 0.0% |
Ukraine | 205 | 0.1% |
Uzbekistan | 159 | 0.0% |
Venezuela | 308 | 0.1% |
Vietnam | 671 | 0.2% |
Western Africa | 168 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 437 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 961 | 0.3% | View All 112 Rows |
Sex and Age in Douglas County
Sex and Age in Douglas County
The most populous age groups in Douglas County are 40 to 44 Years (14,473 | 8.0%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (13,899 | 7.8%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 10,174 (5.6%) | 9,508 (5.3%) |
5 to 9 Years | 11,955 (6.6%) | 11,631 (6.5%) |
10 to 14 Years | 14,097 (7.8%) | 12,944 (7.2%) |
15 to 19 Years | 14,067 (7.7%) | 12,976 (7.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 10,114 (5.6%) | 9,627 (5.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 9,955 (5.5%) | 9,373 (5.2%) |
30 to 34 Years | 11,188 (6.2%) | 10,841 (6.1%) |
35 to 39 Years | 12,780 (7.0%) | 12,478 (7.0%) |
40 to 44 Years | 14,473 (8.0%) | 13,876 (7.8%) |
45 to 49 Years | 14,384 (7.9%) | 13,899 (7.8%) |
50 to 54 Years | 13,973 (7.7%) | 13,483 (7.5%) |
55 to 59 Years | 12,943 (7.1%) | 12,526 (7.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 10,000 (5.5%) | 10,339 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 Years | 7,934 (4.4%) | 8,772 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 Years | 6,067 (3.3%) | 6,535 (3.7%) |
75 to 79 Years | 3,866 (2.1%) | 4,706 (2.6%) |
80 to 84 Years | 1,979 (1.1%) | 2,358 (1.3%) |
85 Years and over | 1,651 (0.9%) | 2,734 (1.5%) |
Total | 181,600 (100.0%) | 178,606 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Douglas County
Median Family Size in Douglas County
The median family size in Douglas County is 3.13 persons per family, with married-couple families (86,227 | 86.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,248 | 5.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 86,227 (86.3%) | 3.17 |
Single Male/Father | 5,248 (5.3%) | 2.81 |
Single Female/Mother | 8,389 (8.4%) | 2.87 |
Total Families | 99,864 (100.0%) | 3.13 |
Median Household Size in Douglas County
The median household size in Douglas County is 2.72 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,248 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (32,107 | 24.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 86,227 (65.3%) | 3.19 |
Single Male/Father | 5,248 (4.0%) | 3.20 |
Single Female/Mother | 8,389 (6.4%) | 3.07 |
Non-family | 32,107 (24.3%) | 1.28 |
Total Households | 131,971 (100.0%) | 2.72 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Douglas County
Out of a total of 131,971 households in Douglas County, 99,864 (75.7%) are family households, while 32,107 (24.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 41,817, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 25,143.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 25,143 (19.1%) |
2-Person Households | 41,817 (31.7%) | 5,913 (4.5%) |
3-Person Households | 22,065 (16.7%) | 843 (0.6%) |
4-Person Households | 22,942 (17.4%) | 156 (0.1%) |
5-Person Households | 8,152 (6.2%) | 52 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 3,657 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 1,231 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 99,864 (75.7%) | 32,107 (24.3%) |
Female Fertility in Douglas County
Fertility by Age in Douglas County
Average fertility rate in Douglas County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 55.6% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 70 (1.7%) | 5.0 |
20 to 34 years | 2,261 (55.6%) | 76.0 |
35 to 50 years | 1,733 (42.6%) | 40.0 |
Total | 4,064 (100.0%) | 47.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Douglas County
88.3% of women with births (4,064) in Douglas County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 87.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 9.4% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 9 (12.9%) | 61 (87.1%) |
20 to 34 years | 2,048 (90.6%) | 213 (9.4%) |
35 to 50 years | 1,532 (88.4%) | 201 (11.6%) |
Total | 3,589 (88.3%) | 475 (11.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Douglas County
Average fertility rate in Douglas County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 71.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 2.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 39.2% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 27 (0.7%) | 2.0 |
High School Diploma | 430 (10.6%) | 43.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 1,013 (24.9%) | 48.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,592 (39.2%) | 53.0 |
Graduate Degree | 1,002 (24.7%) | 71.0 |
Total | 4,064 (100.0%) | 47.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Douglas County
11.7% of women with births in Douglas County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 96.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 26.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 26 (96.3%) | 1 (3.7%) |
High School Diploma | 315 (73.3%) | 115 (26.7%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 881 (87.0%) | 132 (13.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,476 (92.7%) | 116 (7.3%) |
Graduate Degree | 892 (89.0%) | 110 (11.0%) |
Total | 3,589 (88.3%) | 475 (11.7%) |
Income in Douglas County
Income Overview in Douglas County
Per Capita Income in Douglas County is $63,186, while median incomes of families and households are $158,102 and $139,010 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 360,206 | $63,186 |
Median Family Income | 99,864 | $158,102 |
Mean Family Income | 99,864 | $190,480 |
Median Household Income | 131,971 | $139,010 |
Mean Household Income | 131,971 | $169,322 |
Income Deficit | 99,864 | $11,673 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 360,206 | 41.27% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 360,206 | 58.73¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 360,206 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Douglas County
Average Earnings in Douglas County are $64,814, $83,903 for men and $49,280 for women, a difference of 41.3%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 117,074 (54.2%) | $83,903 |
Female | 98,859 (45.8%) | $49,280 |
Total | 215,933 (100.0%) | $64,814 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Douglas County
The most common earnings brackets in Douglas County are $100,000+ for men (49,079 | 41.9%) and $100,000+ for women (19,221 | 19.4%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 4,867 (4.2%) | 5,307 (5.4%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 3,222 (2.8%) | 3,878 (3.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 2,580 (2.2%) | 3,613 (3.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 1,849 (1.6%) | 2,351 (2.4%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 2,067 (1.8%) | 3,597 (3.6%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 1,768 (1.5%) | 2,472 (2.5%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 1,325 (1.1%) | 2,261 (2.3%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 794 (0.7%) | 1,498 (1.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 1,287 (1.1%) | 1,640 (1.7%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 1,435 (1.2%) | 2,720 (2.8%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3,495 (3.0%) | 4,346 (4.4%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 2,781 (2.4%) | 3,978 (4.0%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 2,911 (2.5%) | 3,991 (4.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 3,849 (3.3%) | 3,828 (3.9%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 3,656 (3.1%) | 4,449 (4.5%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 3,169 (2.7%) | 4,201 (4.3%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 5,668 (4.8%) | 7,316 (7.4%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 6,267 (5.3%) | 6,332 (6.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 15,005 (12.8%) | 11,860 (12.0%) |
$100,000+ | 49,079 (41.9%) | 19,221 (19.4%) |
Total | 117,074 (100.0%) | 98,859 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Douglas County
Average earnings in Douglas County are $97,585 for men and $57,813 for women, a difference of 40.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $133,167, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $43,202. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $78,937, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $31,027.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $43,202 | $31,027 |
High School Diploma | $62,415 | $42,191 |
College or Associate's Degree | $72,874 | $46,846 |
Bachelor's Degree | $113,757 | $65,978 |
Graduate Degree | $133,167 | $78,937 |
Total | $97,585 | $57,813 |
Family Income in Douglas County
Family Income Brackets in Douglas County
According to the Douglas County family income data, there are 33,554 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 399 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 899 | 0.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 399 | 0.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 899 | 0.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,398 | 1.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,395 | 3.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 6,691 | 6.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9,887 | 9.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 22,969 | 23.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 19,873 | 19.9% |
$200,000+ | 33,554 | 33.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Douglas County
7+ person families (1,125 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Douglas County with $214,375 per family, while 2-person families (43,685 | 43.7%) have the highest median income of $68,136 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 43,685 (43.7%) | $136,272 |
3-Person Families | 21,773 (21.8%) | $165,228 |
4-Person Families | 22,213 (22.2%) | $182,641 |
5-Person Families | 7,809 (7.8%) | $185,250 |
6-Person Families | 3,259 (3.3%) | $172,217 |
7+ Person Families | 1,125 (1.1%) | $214,375 |
Total | 99,864 (100.0%) | $158,102 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Douglas County
The median family income in Douglas County is $158,102, with families comprising 3+ earners (13,858) having the highest median family income of $212,149, while families with no earners (9,898) have the lowest median family income of $95,652, accounting for 13.9% and 9.9% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 9,898 (9.9%) | $95,652 |
1 Earner | 24,799 (24.8%) | $125,389 |
2 Earners | 51,309 (51.4%) | $174,633 |
3+ Earners | 13,858 (13.9%) | $212,149 |
Total | 99,864 (100.0%) | $158,102 |
Household Income in Douglas County
Household Income Brackets in Douglas County
With 37,084 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Douglas County, accounting for 28.1% of all households. In contrast, only 924 households (0.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 2,507 | 1.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 924 | 0.7% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 2,639 | 2.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3,695 | 2.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6,862 | 5.2% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12,537 | 9.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14,781 | 11.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 28,770 | 21.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 22,303 | 16.9% |
$200,000+ | 37,084 | 28.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Douglas County
The median household income in Douglas County is $139,010, with the highest median household income of $164,691 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 55,560 households (42.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $63,795, with 3,488 households (2.6%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 3,488 (2.6%) | $63,795 |
25 to 44 Years | 45,532 (34.5%) | $145,369 |
45 to 64 Years | 55,560 (42.1%) | $164,691 |
65+ Years | 27,391 (20.8%) | $94,528 |
Total | 131,971 (100.0%) | $139,010 |
Poverty in Douglas County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Douglas County
With 2.4% poverty level for males and 3.6% for females among the residents of Douglas County, 25 to 34 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 823 males (3.9%) and 1,119 females (8.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 202 (2.0%) | 252 (2.7%) |
5 Years | 17 (0.8%) | 17 (0.9%) |
6 to 11 Years | 243 (1.7%) | 157 (1.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 141 (1.6%) | 229 (3.0%) |
15 Years | 58 (1.8%) | 107 (4.1%) |
16 and 17 Years | 163 (2.8%) | 296 (4.9%) |
18 to 24 Years | 439 (2.9%) | 1,119 (8.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 823 (3.9%) | 931 (4.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 437 (1.6%) | 668 (2.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 766 (2.7%) | 703 (2.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 783 (3.4%) | 746 (3.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 248 (1.8%) | 436 (2.9%) |
75 Years and over | 98 (1.3%) | 720 (7.5%) |
Total | 4,418 (2.4%) | 6,381 (3.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Douglas County
According to the poverty statistics in Douglas County, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.2% of males and 99.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 9,918 (98.0%) | 9,154 (97.3%) |
5 Years | 2,107 (99.2%) | 1,952 (99.1%) |
6 to 11 Years | 14,396 (98.3%) | 14,773 (99.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 8,761 (98.4%) | 7,268 (97.0%) |
15 Years | 3,133 (98.2%) | 2,501 (95.9%) |
16 and 17 Years | 5,754 (97.3%) | 5,752 (95.1%) |
18 to 24 Years | 14,589 (97.1%) | 12,804 (92.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 20,232 (96.1%) | 19,245 (95.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 26,753 (98.4%) | 25,643 (97.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 27,546 (97.3%) | 26,679 (97.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 22,118 (96.6%) | 22,119 (96.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13,730 (98.2%) | 14,808 (97.1%) |
75 Years and over | 7,278 (98.7%) | 8,918 (92.5%) |
Total | 176,315 (97.6%) | 171,616 (96.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Douglas County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Douglas County show that 1.2% or 1,003 of the total 86,227 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.3%, comprising of 103 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 44,272 (98.8%) | 522 (1.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 32,855 (98.9%) | 378 (1.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 7,616 (98.7%) | 103 (1.3%) |
5 or more Children | 481 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 85,224 (98.8%) | 1,003 (1.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Douglas County
According to the poverty data in Douglas County, 5.0% or 261 single-father households and 7.7% or 646 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (8.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 500 households (11.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 83 (4.6%) | 96 (2.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 152 (4.8%) | 500 (11.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 26 (8.5%) | 50 (10.8%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 261 (5.0%) | 646 (7.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Douglas County
The poverty data for Douglas County shows that 1,003 of the married-couple family households (1.2%) and 907 of the single-parent households (6.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 103 households (1.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 household (9.9%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 522 (1.2%) | 179 (3.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 378 (1.1%) | 652 (8.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 103 (1.3%) | 76 (9.9%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,003 (1.2%) | 907 (6.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Douglas County
Employment by Class of Employer in Douglas County
Among the 195,197 employed individuals in Douglas County, private company employees (135,507 | 69.4%), local government employees (13,371 | 6.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (13,083 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 135,507 | 69.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 11,451 | 5.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 10,982 | 5.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 13,083 | 6.7% |
Local Government Employees | 13,371 | 6.9% |
State Government Employees | 4,541 | 2.3% |
Federal Government Employees | 5,758 | 2.9% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 504 | 0.3% |
Total | 195,197 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Douglas County
According to the labor force statistics for Douglas County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (284,098), 72.3% or 205,403 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 6,984 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.3% or 19,892 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.6% or 1,169 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 11,026 (51.9%) | 1,169 (10.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 16,444 (83.3%) | 1,036 (6.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 17,047 (88.2%) | 818 (4.8%) |
30 to 34 Years | 19,892 (90.3%) | 796 (4.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 46,370 (86.5%) | 649 (1.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 48,772 (87.5%) | 1,463 (3.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 20,681 (81.2%) | 455 (2.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 14,115 (69.4%) | 381 (2.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 9,613 (32.8%) | 135 (1.4%) |
75 Years and over | 1,366 (7.9%) | 60 (4.4%) |
Total | 205,403 (72.3%) | 6,984 (3.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Douglas County
According to labor force statistics for Douglas County, 84.9% of individuals (166,838) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (196,511) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 4,505 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 106,102 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.8% or 818 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 2,491 (62.6%) | 131 (3.3%) |
High School Diploma | 17,041 (78.2%) | 1,046 (4.8%) |
College / Associate Degree | 41,248 (82.9%) | 1,791 (3.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 106,102 (87.7%) | 2,541 (2.1%) |
Total | 166,838 (84.9%) | 5,306 (2.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Douglas County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Douglas County are Management (35,866 | 18.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (24,592 | 12.5%), Community & Social Service (22,062 | 11.2%), Business & Financial (18,471 | 9.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (15,251 | 7.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Douglas County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.4%), Computers & Mathematics (79.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (80.3%), Health Technologists (76.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.3%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 23,005 (64.1%) | 12,861 (35.9%) |
Business & Financial | 9,668 (52.3%) | 8,803 (47.7%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 19,259 (78.3%) | 5,333 (21.7%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 12,052 (79.0%) | 3,199 (21.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 6,317 (84.4%) | 1,172 (15.7%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 890 (48.1%) | 962 (51.9%) |
Community & Social Service | 6,609 (30.0%) | 15,453 (70.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 677 (25.4%) | 1,990 (74.6%) |
Legal Services & Support | 1,096 (40.8%) | 1,591 (59.2%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 2,228 (19.7%) | 9,104 (80.3%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 2,608 (48.5%) | 2,768 (51.5%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 2,941 (24.7%) | 8,954 (75.3%) |
Health Technologists | 2,051 (23.2%) | 6,779 (76.8%) |
Total (Category) | 61,482 (54.5%) | 51,404 (45.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 107,207 (54.3%) | 90,081 (45.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Douglas County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,799 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (5,404 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (3,919 | 2.0%), Healthcare Support (3,669 | 1.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (2,312 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Douglas County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.6%), Security & Protection (74.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.2%), Personal Care & Service (75.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.2%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 361 (9.8%) | 3,308 (90.2%) |
Security & Protection | 2,920 (74.5%) | 999 (25.5%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 1,657 (71.7%) | 655 (28.3%) |
Law Enforcement | 1,263 (78.6%) | 344 (21.4%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 3,961 (50.8%) | 3,838 (49.2%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 1,276 (63.4%) | 737 (36.6%) |
Personal Care & Service | 1,304 (24.1%) | 4,100 (75.9%) |
Total (Category) | 9,822 (43.1%) | 12,982 (56.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 107,207 (54.3%) | 90,081 (45.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Douglas County are Sales & Related (24,537 | 12.4%), and Office & Administration (17,658 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 14,175 (57.8%) | 10,362 (42.2%) |
Office & Administration | 5,871 (33.3%) | 11,787 (66.7%) |
Total (Category) | 20,046 (47.5%) | 22,149 (52.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 107,207 (54.3%) | 90,081 (45.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Douglas County are Construction & Extraction (4,410 | 2.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,465 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (335 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 232 (69.3%) | 103 (30.7%) |
Construction & Extraction | 4,119 (93.4%) | 291 (6.6%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 3,208 (92.6%) | 257 (7.4%) |
Total (Category) | 7,559 (92.1%) | 651 (7.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 107,207 (54.3%) | 90,081 (45.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Douglas County are Transportation (4,342 | 2.2%), Production (3,623 | 1.8%), and Material Moving (3,228 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 2,335 (64.4%) | 1,288 (35.5%) |
Transportation | 3,588 (82.6%) | 754 (17.4%) |
Material Moving | 2,375 (73.6%) | 853 (26.4%) |
Total (Category) | 8,298 (74.1%) | 2,895 (25.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 107,207 (54.3%) | 90,081 (45.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Douglas County
Employment Industries in Douglas County
The major employment industries in Douglas County include Professional & Scientific (27,498 | 13.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,032 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (19,729 | 10.0%), Finance & Insurance (17,855 | 9.0%), and Educational Services (15,911 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Douglas County
The Douglas County industries that see more men than women are Construction (80.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (78.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (76.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.6%), Educational Services (74.1%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (50.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 854 (76.1%) | 268 (23.9%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 804 (68.8%) | 364 (31.2%) |
Construction | 9,206 (80.3%) | 2,253 (19.7%) |
Manufacturing | 9,406 (75.0%) | 3,142 (25.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 3,953 (72.7%) | 1,484 (27.3%) |
Retail Trade | 10,506 (53.2%) | 9,223 (46.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 4,855 (78.4%) | 1,335 (21.6%) |
Utilities | 847 (74.5%) | 290 (25.5%) |
Information | 6,978 (68.6%) | 3,196 (31.4%) |
Finance & Insurance | 10,022 (56.1%) | 7,833 (43.9%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 3,001 (53.7%) | 2,589 (46.3%) |
Professional & Scientific | 16,972 (61.7%) | 10,526 (38.3%) |
Enterprise Management | 559 (65.1%) | 299 (34.8%) |
Administrative & Support | 3,072 (58.3%) | 2,199 (41.7%) |
Educational Services | 4,121 (25.9%) | 11,790 (74.1%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 5,151 (22.4%) | 17,881 (77.6%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2,705 (50.0%) | 2,701 (50.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 5,158 (54.8%) | 4,262 (45.2%) |
Public Administration | 5,698 (60.2%) | 3,765 (39.8%) |
Total | 107,207 (54.3%) | 90,081 (45.7%) |
Education in Douglas County
School Enrollment in Douglas County
The most common levels of schooling among the 94,595 students in Douglas County are high school (24,281 | 25.7%), middle school (21,530 | 22.8%), and elementary school (19,209 | 20.3%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 6,200 | 6.6% |
Kindergarten | 4,219 | 4.5% |
Elementary School | 19,209 | 20.3% |
Middle School | 21,530 | 22.8% |
High School | 24,281 | 25.7% |
College / Undergraduate | 14,524 | 15.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 4,632 | 4.9% |
Total | 94,595 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Douglas County
Out of a total of 94,595 students who are enrolled in schools in Douglas County, 15,892 (16.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 78,703 (83.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,444 (51.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 23,524 (88.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 2,316 (48.7%) | 2,444 (51.3%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 18,531 (82.3%) | 3,985 (17.7%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 23,524 (88.8%) | 2,966 (11.2%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 15,301 (88.2%) | 2,040 (11.8%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 6,451 (86.8%) | 980 (13.2%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 6,124 (83.0%) | 1,254 (17.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 3,130 (77.3%) | 921 (22.7%) |
35 Years and over | 3,307 (71.5%) | 1,321 (28.5%) |
Total | 78,703 (83.2%) | 15,892 (16.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Douglas County
Business (38,990 | 24.7%), engineering (16,054 | 10.2%), science & technology (13,223 | 8.4%), education (11,695 | 7.4%), and social sciences (11,527 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 157,762 individuals in Douglas County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 9,980 | 6.3% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 8,977 | 5.7% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 4,671 | 3.0% |
Psychology | 7,702 | 4.9% |
Social Sciences | 11,527 | 7.3% |
Engineering | 16,054 | 10.2% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 1,412 | 0.9% |
Science & Technology | 13,223 | 8.4% |
Business | 38,990 | 24.7% |
Education | 11,695 | 7.4% |
Literature & Languages | 5,428 | 3.4% |
Liberal Arts & History | 6,062 | 3.8% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 4,562 | 2.9% |
Communications | 8,542 | 5.4% |
Arts & Humanities | 8,937 | 5.7% |
Total | 157,762 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Douglas County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Douglas County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Douglas County are males with 2 vehicles (49,334, accounting for 46.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (39,352, making up 55.7%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 945 (0.9%) | 573 (0.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 11,502 (10.8%) | 12,105 (13.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 49,334 (46.3%) | 39,352 (44.5%) |
3 Vehicles | 27,964 (26.2%) | 23,012 (26.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 10,423 (9.8%) | 8,129 (9.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 6,397 (6.0%) | 5,324 (6.0%) |
Total | 106,565 (100.0%) | 88,495 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Douglas County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Douglas County are 20 to 24 minutes (21,809 commuters, 14.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (20,529 commuters, 13.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (19,686 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 3,460 | 2.3% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 11,782 | 8.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 18,518 | 12.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 20,529 | 13.9% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 21,809 | 14.7% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 11,385 | 7.7% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 19,686 | 13.3% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 6,216 | 4.2% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 7,418 | 5.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 16,180 | 10.9% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 8,263 | 5.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 2,627 | 1.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Douglas County
The most common commute times in Douglas County are 20 to 24 minutes (12,257 commuters, 15.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (10,107 commuters, 15.1%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,571 (1.9%) | 1,889 (2.8%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 4,909 (6.1%) | 6,873 (10.3%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 8,912 (11.0%) | 9,606 (14.4%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 10,422 (12.9%) | 10,107 (15.1%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 12,257 (15.1%) | 9,552 (14.3%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 6,308 (7.8%) | 5,077 (7.6%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 11,348 (14.0%) | 8,338 (12.5%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 3,527 (4.3%) | 2,689 (4.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 4,302 (5.3%) | 3,116 (4.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 10,148 (12.5%) | 6,032 (9.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 5,498 (6.8%) | 2,765 (4.1%) |
90 or more Minutes | 1,852 (2.3%) | 775 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Douglas County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Douglas County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,298, 16.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11,758, 17.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 4,202 (5.2%) | 1,417 (2.1%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 3,252 (4.0%) | 1,256 (1.9%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 4,516 (5.6%) | 2,087 (3.1%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 7,594 (9.4%) | 5,185 (7.8%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 8,683 (10.7%) | 6,888 (10.3%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 13,298 (16.4%) | 11,758 (17.6%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 9,837 (12.1%) | 9,667 (14.5%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 11,098 (13.7%) | 8,833 (13.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 3,455 (4.3%) | 4,137 (6.2%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 4,480 (5.5%) | 4,898 (7.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 2,290 (2.8%) | 2,112 (3.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 1,067 (1.3%) | 1,330 (2.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 3,721 (4.6%) | 3,673 (5.5%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 3,561 (4.4%) | 3,578 (5.3%) |
Total | 81,054 (100.0%) | 66,819 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Douglas County
Occupancy by Ownership in Douglas County
Of the total 131,971 dwellings in Douglas County, owner-occupied units account for 102,929 (78.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 29,042 (22.0%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 102,929 | 78.0% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 29,042 | 22.0% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 131,971 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Douglas County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 25,143 | 19.1% |
2-Person Household | 47,730 | 36.2% |
3-Person Household | 22,908 | 17.4% |
4+ Person Household | 36,190 | 27.4% |
Total Housing Units | 131,971 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Douglas County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 15,113 (60.1%) | 10,030 (39.9%) |
2-Person Household | 37,418 (78.4%) | 10,312 (21.6%) |
3-Person Household | 18,556 (81.0%) | 4,352 (19.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 31,842 (88.0%) | 4,348 (12.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 102,929 (78.0%) | 29,042 (22.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Douglas County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 1,160 (66.8%) | 577 (33.2%) |
High School Diploma | 7,165 (61.3%) | 4,518 (38.7%) |
College/Associate Degree | 24,171 (71.1%) | 9,839 (28.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 70,433 (83.3%) | 14,108 (16.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Douglas County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 21,151 | 16.0% |
35 to 44 Years | 27,869 | 21.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 30,661 | 23.2% |
55 to 64 Years | 24,899 | 18.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 17,339 | 13.1% |
75 to 84 Years | 7,423 | 5.6% |
85 Years and Over | 2,629 | 2.0% |
Total | 131,971 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Douglas County
Median Income by Occupancy in Douglas County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 102,929 (78.0%) | $156,954 |
Renter-Occupied | 29,042 (22.0%) | $84,438 |
Average | 131,971 (100.0%) | $139,010 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Douglas County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 1,048 (1.0%) | 671 (2.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 454 (0.4%) | 312 (1.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 508 (0.5%) | 406 (1.4%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 727 (0.7%) | 551 (1.9%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 738 (0.7%) | 620 (2.1%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,982 (1.9%) | 1,693 (5.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,441 (3.3%) | 3,413 (11.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 7,300 (7.1%) | 5,269 (18.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10,015 (9.7%) | 4,772 (16.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 22,322 (21.7%) | 6,394 (22.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 54,394 (52.8%) | 4,941 (17.0%) |
Total | 102,929 (100.0%) | 29,042 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Douglas County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 990 (1.0%) | 117 (0.4%) |
$300 to $499 | 2,069 (2.0%) | 15 (0.1%) |
$500 to $799 | 10,249 (10.0%) | 255 (0.9%) |
$800 to $999 | 5,376 (5.2%) | 258 (0.9%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 7,769 (7.5%) | 3,155 (10.9%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 11,358 (11.0%) | 11,455 (39.4%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 16,846 (16.4%) | 6,368 (21.9%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 17,787 (17.3%) | 3,528 (12.1%) |
$3,000 or more | 30,485 (29.6%) | 3,213 (11.1%) |
Total | 102,929 (100.0%) | 29,042 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Douglas County
Housing Structures in Douglas County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 99,168 | 75.1% |
Single Unit, Attached | 7,515 | 5.7% |
2 Unit Apartments | 321 | 0.2% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 2,207 | 1.7% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 5,188 | 3.9% |
10 or more Apartments | 17,154 | 13.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 418 | 0.3% |
Total | 131,971 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Douglas County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 92,477 (93.2%) | 6,691 (6.8%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 6,032 (80.3%) | 1,483 (19.7%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 172 (53.6%) | 149 (46.4%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 714 (32.4%) | 1,493 (67.6%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 927 (17.9%) | 4,261 (82.1%) |
10 or more Apartments | 2,286 (13.3%) | 14,868 (86.7%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 321 (76.8%) | 97 (23.2%) |
Total | 102,929 (78.0%) | 29,042 (22.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Douglas County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 80 (0.1%) | 1,337 (4.6%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 1,862 (1.8%) | 9,942 (34.2%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 12,875 (12.5%) | 10,145 (34.9%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 26,581 (25.8%) | 4,354 (15.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 61,531 (59.8%) | 3,264 (11.2%) |
Total | 102,929 (100.0%) | 29,042 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Douglas County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 82,786 (80.4%) | 15,080 (51.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 2,592 (2.5%) | 699 (2.4%) |
Electricity | 16,332 (15.9%) | 12,802 (44.1%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 50 (0.1%) | 11 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 19 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 1,072 (1.0%) | 245 (0.8%) |
No Fuel Used | 78 (0.1%) | 205 (0.7%) |
Total | 102,929 (100.0%) | 29,042 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Douglas County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 1,124 (1.1%) | 1,620 (5.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 16,403 (15.9%) | 12,794 (44.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 49,978 (48.6%) | 11,198 (38.6%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 35,424 (34.4%) | 3,430 (11.8%) |
Total | 102,929 (100.0%) | 29,042 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Douglas County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Douglas County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 21,507 | 81,422 |
Median Property Value | $644,900 | $632,800 |
Median Household Income | $116,520 | $46,425 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $750 | $30,324 |
Real Estate Taxes | $3,439 | $1,026 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Douglas County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 349 (1.6%) | 600 (0.7%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 172 (0.8%) | 273 (0.3%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 765 (3.6%) | 1,784 (2.2%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 4,214 (19.6%) | 17,549 (21.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 9,066 (42.1%) | 38,589 (47.4%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 3,985 (18.5%) | 14,083 (17.3%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 2,956 (13.7%) | 8,544 (10.5%) |
Total | 21,507 (100.0%) | 81,422 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Douglas County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 701 (3.3%) | 765 (0.9%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 965 (4.5%) | 801 (1.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,048 (4.9%) | 1,008 (1.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,371 (6.4%) | 934 (1.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,478 (11.5%) | 2,070 (2.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,688 (12.5%) | 4,822 (5.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 4,287 (19.9%) | 7,327 (9.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 7,969 (37.0%) | 18,035 (22.2%) |
Total | 21,507 (100.0%) | 81,422 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Douglas County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 2,160 (10.0%) | 165,775 (203.6%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 2,699 (12.6%) | 7,495 (9.2%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 2,679 (12.5%) | 18,916 (23.2%) |
4.0x or more | 13,882 (64.5%) | 18,980 (23.3%) |
Total | 21,507 (100.0%) | 81,422 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Douglas County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 562 (2.6%) | 184 (0.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 729 (3.4%) | 1,280 (1.6%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 19,496 (90.6%) | 3,787 (4.6%) |
Total | 21,507 (100.0%) | 81,422 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Douglas County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Douglas County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 23,166 (97.4%) | 609 (2.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 67,961 (97.2%) | 1,956 (2.8%) |
19 to 25 Years | 25,510 (93.7%) | 1,721 (6.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 33,786 (91.4%) | 3,174 (8.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 50,889 (96.2%) | 2,034 (3.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 53,484 (96.2%) | 2,095 (3.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 44,643 (97.6%) | 1,107 (2.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 28,945 (99.1%) | 277 (0.9%) |
75 Years and older | 16,954 (99.7%) | 60 (0.4%) |
Total | 345,338 (96.4%) | 13,033 (3.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Douglas County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 23,166 (97.4%) | 609 (2.6%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 67,961 (97.2%) | 1,956 (2.8%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 25,510 (93.7%) | 1,721 (6.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Douglas County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 8,934 (92.7%) | 703 (7.3%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 16,269 (88.3%) | 2,164 (11.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 23,450 (92.8%) | 1,825 (7.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 32,912 (95.0%) | 1,719 (5.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 263,451 (97.6%) | 6,604 (2.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Douglas County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 2,740 (11.5%) | 21,168 (89.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 7,419 (10.6%) | 63,082 (90.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 2,482 (9.1%) | 23,587 (86.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 3,619 (9.8%) | 31,504 (85.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,383 (6.4%) | 48,821 (92.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,521 (6.3%) | 51,321 (92.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 3,937 (8.6%) | 42,605 (93.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 26,802 (91.7%) | 16,245 (55.6%) |
75 Years and over | 16,814 (98.8%) | 10,313 (60.6%) |
Total | 70,717 (19.7%) | 308,646 (86.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Douglas County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 179 (1.8%) | 9 (0.1%) |
5 to 17 Years | 1,330 (3.8%) | 1,075 (3.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2,327 (6.5%) | 1,866 (5.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 5,281 (6.8%) | 3,607 (4.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,090 (14.9%) | 2,063 (13.5%) |
75 Years and over | 3,246 (44.0%) | 3,974 (41.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Douglas County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 118 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 207 (0.6%) | 173 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 374 (1.1%) | 178 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,947 (2.5%) | 835 (1.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,379 (9.9%) | 666 (4.4%) |
75 Years and over | 1,768 (24.0%) | 1,588 (16.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 61 (0.6%) | 9 (0.1%) |
5 to 17 Years | 136 (0.4%) | 224 (0.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 333 (0.9%) | 297 (0.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 924 (1.2%) | 630 (0.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 176 (1.3%) | 202 (1.3%) |
75 Years and over | 389 (5.3%) | 509 (5.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 1,046 (3.0%) | 640 (1.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 1,739 (4.9%) | 1,269 (3.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,445 (1.9%) | 1,293 (1.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 272 (1.9%) | 383 (2.5%) |
75 Years and over | 644 (8.7%) | 1,063 (11.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 155 (0.4%) | 101 (0.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 323 (0.9%) | 346 (1.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,788 (2.3%) | 1,161 (1.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 734 (5.2%) | 1,035 (6.8%) |
75 Years and over | 1,497 (20.3%) | 2,430 (25.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 271 (0.8%) | 308 (0.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 233 (0.6%) | 42 (0.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 653 (0.8%) | 284 (0.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 189 (1.3%) | 185 (1.2%) |
75 Years and over | 491 (6.7%) | 932 (9.7%) |
Technology Access in Douglas County
Computing Device Access in Douglas County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 124,868 | 94.6% |
Smartphone | 126,042 | 95.5% |
Tablet | 107,828 | 81.7% |
No Computing Device | 1,791 | 1.4% |
Total | 131,971 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Douglas County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 73 | 0.1% |
Broadband Home | 117,532 | 89.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 6,298 | 4.8% |
Satellite Internet | 10,959 | 8.3% |
No Internet | 3,481 | 2.6% |
Total | 131,971 | 100.0% |
Douglas County Summary
Douglas County, Colorado is located in the south-central part of the state and is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the seventh most populous county in Colorado, with a population of 315,520 as of the 2019 census. The county seat is Castle Rock.
History
Douglas County was established in 1861 as one of the original 17 counties of the Colorado Territory. It was named after Stephen A. Douglas, a U.S. Senator from Illinois who was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in 1860. The county was originally part of Arapahoe County, but was split off in 1864.
Geography
Douglas County covers an area of 844 square miles, making it the third largest county in Colorado. It is located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and is bordered by Elbert County to the north, El Paso County to the east, Teller County to the south, and Jefferson County to the west. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the eastern plains and the western foothills. The eastern plains are characterized by rolling hills and grasslands, while the western foothills are more mountainous and heavily forested.
The county is home to several mountain peaks, including Mount Evans, which is the highest peak in the county at 14,265 feet. The county also contains several reservoirs, including Chatfield Reservoir, Cherry Creek Reservoir, and Aurora Reservoir.
Economy
Douglas County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and services. The county is home to several major employers, including Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, and Raytheon. The county is also home to several major shopping centers, including Park Meadows Mall and the Outlets at Castle Rock.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with the majority of the land in the county being used for farming and ranching. The county is home to several wineries and breweries, as well as a number of small farms and ranches.
Demographics
As of the 2019 census, Douglas County had a population of 315,520, making it the seventh most populous county in Colorado. The population is spread out, with the largest cities being Castle Rock (64,945), Parker (51,844), and Lone Tree (13,945).
The county is predominantly white (83.3%), with the next largest racial group being Hispanic or Latino (11.2%). Other racial groups include African American (2.7%), Asian (2.2%), and Native American (0.7%).
The median household income in Douglas County is $95,845, which is significantly higher than the state median of $63,303. The median home value is $427,400, which is also higher than the state median of $319,100. The county has a poverty rate of 6.2%, which is lower than the state average of 11.2%.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Douglas County?
Total Population of Douglas County is 360,206.
What is the Total Male Population of Douglas County?
Total Male Population of Douglas County is 181,600.
What is the Total Female Population of Douglas County?
Total Female Population of Douglas County is 178,606.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Douglas County?
There are 101.68 Males per 100 Females in Douglas County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Douglas County?
There are 98.35 Females per 100 Males in Douglas County.
What is the Median Population Age in Douglas County?
Median Population Age in Douglas County is 39.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Douglas County
Average Family Size in Douglas County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Douglas County
Average Household Size in Douglas County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Douglas County?
Per Capita income in Douglas County is $63,186.
What is the Median Family Income in Douglas County?
Median Family Income in Douglas County is $158,102.
What is the Median Household income in Douglas County?
Median Household Income in Douglas County is $139,010.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Douglas County?
Income or Wage Gap in Douglas County is 41.3%.
Women in Douglas County earn 58.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Douglas County?
Family Income Deficit in Douglas County is $11,673.
Families that are below poverty line in Douglas County earn $11,673 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Douglas County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Douglas County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Douglas County?
There are 205,403 People in the Labor Forcein in Douglas County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Douglas County?
72.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Douglas County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Douglas County?
Unemployment Rate in Douglas County is 3.4%.