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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Douglas

Alabama · 530 residents · 3.405 sq mi
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Douglas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,594. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

530
+15%since 1990
from 462 in 1990
1990 – 2025
156 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 136 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+10%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3886108321K1K1990201020202024Douglas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,594
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,410
+141%since 1990
from $9,306 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$416
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
22.1% rent
2.2
+10%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score7%(37)
7
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Alabama?

Douglas, Alabama has about 530 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Alabama?

The typical household in Douglas, Alabama earns about $33,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas, Alabama expensive?

In Douglas, Alabama, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Alabama?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas, Alabama?

About 9.8% of people in Douglas, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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