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Douglas

Alabama · 744 residents · 3.405 sq mi
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Douglas has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
744
+40%since 2000
from 530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
219 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+17%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3886108321K1K1990201020202024Douglas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,636
−17%since 2000
from $22,410 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(686)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(87)
Diversity Score
12
+67%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Alabama?

Douglas, Alabama has about 744 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Alabama?

The typical household in Douglas, Alabama earns about $51,667 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 $97,400, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Alabama?

About 6.6% 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 17.7% 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 282 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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