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Douglas

Arizona · 16,038 residents (2025 est.) · 9.981 sq mi
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Douglas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,700. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,981
+12%since 2000
from 14,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,601 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
+13%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,038 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Douglas
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,019
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,567 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,503
+81%since 2000
from $10,232 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−5%since 2010
from 0.478 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+24%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(1,731)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino86%(12,306)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.4%(4,065)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(1,892)
Black3.2%(510)
Hispanic / Latino81.7%(13,051)
Asian0.5%(78)
Other2.8%(450)
Diversity Score39.7%(6,337)
Diversity Score
40
+40%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 35.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 61.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Arizona?

Douglas, Arizona has about 15,981 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Arizona?

The typical household in Douglas, Arizona earns about $42,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas, Arizona expensive?

In Douglas, Arizona, the median home is worth about $157,700, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Arizona?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas, Arizona?

About 27.8% of people in Douglas, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,076 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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