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Douglas City

California · 868 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 $46,850. Population has grown 39% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $264,900. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
868
+39%since 2019
from 625 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
+39%since 2019
from 21 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
−11%since 2019
from 58.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4766478189891K201020202024Douglas City
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,850
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $42,063 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,930
+13%since 2019
from $29,026 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $257,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,090 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
20.0% rent
Afford Score
5.7
−7%since 2019
from 6.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(28)
Asian11.4%(71)
Other10.6%(66)
Diversity Score54%(338)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(658)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(53)
Asian3.8%(33)
Other5.3%(46)
Diversity Score37.8%(328)
Diversity Score
38
−30%since 2019
from 54 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+14%since 2019
from 14.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 76.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Female
42.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas City, California?

Douglas City, California has about 868 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas City, California earns about $46,850 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 $264,900, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas City, California?

About 14.4% 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 28.0% of people in Douglas City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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