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Douglas City

California · 713 residents · 30.425 sq mi
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Douglas City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,095. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $330,400. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $330,400, the poverty rate sits 33% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
713
+10%vs 2011
vs 647 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 21 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.8
−9%vs 2011
vs 56.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4766478189891K201020202024Douglas City
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,095
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,042 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,187
−18%vs 2011
vs $32,114 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.525 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $304,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $866 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−38.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.1% in 2011
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
−19.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+3%vs 2011
vs 7.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(554)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(36)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other8.3%(54)
Diversity Score32.1%(208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(612)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(47)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other9.8%(70)
Diversity Score37.1%(264)
Diversity Score
37
+16%vs 2011
vs 32 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 22.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.7%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.6%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
Female
44.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
Foreign born
3.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas City, California?

Douglas City, California has about 713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas City, California earns about $43,095 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 $330,400, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas City, California?

About 23.9% 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 18.5% of people in Douglas City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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