CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Douglas

Nebraska · 173 residents · 0.22 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Douglas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,429. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
−25%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+17%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1391752102452811990201020202024Douglas
2024269
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,429
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,799
+44%since 2000
from $15,174 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+2%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Douglas on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(226)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(170)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(9)
Diversity Score14.8%(26)
Diversity Score
15
+357%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Douglas

Tildenville
Pop 183
Girard
Pop 177
Haralson
Pop 196
Little Creek
Pop 199
Places similar to Douglas
Head to head

Compare Douglas to nearby cities

DOUGLAS VS
Lincoln
Income$71,867+97%
Home value$264,000+442%
Population301,522+168348%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DOUGLAS VS
Beatrice
Income$57,264+57%
Home value$159,300+227%
Population12,318+6782%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DOUGLAS VS
Gretna
Income$123,992+240%
Home value$341,600+601%
Population9,207+5044%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DOUGLAS VS
Papillion
Income$111,679+207%
Home value$311,000+539%
Population25,127+13937%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Nebraska?

Douglas, Nebraska has about 173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Nebraska?

The typical household in Douglas, Nebraska earns about $36,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas, Nebraska expensive?

In Douglas, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $48,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Nebraska?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas, Nebraska?

About 4.6% of people in Douglas, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Nebraska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Douglas with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →