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Douglas

Wyoming · 6,120 residents · 6.598 sq mi
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Douglas has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,607. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,120
+16%since 2000
from 5,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
928 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−1%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Douglas
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,607
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,596
+51%since 2000
from $17,634 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,816)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(351)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(859)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(5,504)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(463)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other4.5%(273)
Diversity Score27.8%(1,699)
Diversity Score
28
+71%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Wyoming?

Douglas, Wyoming has about 6,120 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Wyoming?

The typical household in Douglas, Wyoming earns about $50,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas, Wyoming expensive?

In Douglas, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $160,800, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Wyoming?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas, Wyoming?

About 9.4% of people in Douglas, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,044 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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