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Douglas

Michigan · 1,232 residents · 1.779 sq mi
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Douglas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $211,900. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% 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
1,232
+1%since 2000
from 1,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
693 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.3
+12%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K1K1K1K1990201020202024Douglas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,583
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,186
+33%since 2000
from $26,517 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
46.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+36%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score8.3%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,164)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(45)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score11.6%(143)
Diversity Score
12
+41%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Michigan?

Douglas, Michigan has about 1,232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Michigan?

The typical household in Douglas, Michigan earns about $42,583 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 $211,900, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Michigan?

About 32.9% 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 7.2% 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 210 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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