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Douglas City

California · 1,060 residents · 30.425 sq mi
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Douglas City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $334,200. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,060
+3%since 2023
from 1,025 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 34 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
−21%since 2023
from 54.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4766478189891K201020202024Douglas City
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,827
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,938 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,589
−20%since 2023
from $34,703 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+7%since 2023
from 0.491 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing22.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $363,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,057 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.5
+33%since 2023
from 7.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(889)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score29%(297)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(928)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(122)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(10)
Diversity Score27.5%(292)
Diversity Score
28
−5%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+4%since 2023
from 23.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
Female
37.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas City, California?

Douglas City, California has about 1,060 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas City, California?

The typical household in Douglas City, California earns about $31,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas City, California expensive?

In Douglas City, California, the median home is worth about $334,200, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas City, California?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas City, California?

About 28.5% of people in Douglas City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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