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Douglas

Alabama · 761 residents · 3.405 sq mi
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Douglas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,900. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
761
+44%since 2000
from 530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+8%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3886108321K1K1990201020202024Douglas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,023
−15%since 2000
from $22,410 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(650)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(13)
Diversity Score27.4%(209)
Diversity Score
27
+295%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Alabama?

Douglas, Alabama has about 761 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Alabama?

The typical household in Douglas, Alabama earns about $48,750 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 $131,900, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Alabama?

About 10.7% 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 15.8% 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 299 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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