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Douglas

Michigan · 1,378 residents · 1.779 sq mi
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Douglas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,700. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,378
+14%since 2000
from 1,214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
775 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.6
+25%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K1K1K1K1990201020202024Douglas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,964
+54%since 2000
from $26,517 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,274)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(57)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other2.6%(36)
Diversity Score18.8%(259)
Diversity Score
19
+128%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Michigan?

Douglas, Michigan has about 1,378 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Michigan?

The typical household in Douglas, Michigan earns about $53,125 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 $303,700, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Michigan?

About 52.9% 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 10.6% 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 356 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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