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Douglas

Michigan · 1,411 residents (2025 est.) · 1.779 sq mi
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Douglas has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,627. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $426,400. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,427
+18%since 2000
from 1,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
+36%since 2009
from 588 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
59.9
+24%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,411 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K1K1K1K1990201020202024Douglas
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(59)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.9%(13)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(92)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192%(29)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.5%(93)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.2%(131)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(139)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.9%(284)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423.1%(330)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.3%(161)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(43)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,627
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,411
+143%since 2000
from $26,517 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
−8%since 2010
from 0.531 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
45.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+24%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,166)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(32)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,258)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(83)
Diversity Score
27
+57%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.8%(69)
Cuban0.6%(8)
Colombian0.3%(4)
Ancestry
German16.5%(236)
Irish15.8%(226)
English12.8%(183)
Dutch7.6%(109)
Polish5.5%(78)
Norwegian3.6%(51)
Italian3.2%(46)
French2.5%(35)
Scottish2.5%(35)
American2.2%(31)
Croatian2.2%(31)
Finnish2.1%(30)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.9%(27)
Czech1.5%(21)
Danish1.1%(15)
Russian0.9%(13)
Welsh0.9%(13)
Austrian0.6%(9)
Arab0.4%(6)
British0.3%(4)
Hungarian0.3%(4)
Slovene0.3%(4)
Lebanese0.2%(3)
Syrian0.2%(3)
Canadian0.2%(3)
Slovak0.2%(3)
Ghanaian0.2%(3)
Swiss0.2%(3)
Ukrainian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.0%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+5%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.2%(170)
Married47.7%(287)
Widowed7.5%(45)
Divorced16.6%(100)
Women 15+
Never married23.1%(153)
Married51.9%(343)
Widowed10.6%(70)
Divorced14.4%(95)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Michigan?

Douglas, Michigan has about 1,427 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Michigan?

The typical household in Douglas, Michigan earns about $81,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas, Michigan expensive?

In Douglas, Michigan, the median home is worth about $426,400, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Michigan?

About 57.0% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas, Michigan?

About 4.4% of people in Douglas, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 405 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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