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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Douglas County

Colorado · 60,391 residents · 840.888 sq mi
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Douglas County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,718. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 115,375 residents. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $119,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

60,391
−66%vs 2000
vs 175,766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
−66%vs 2000
vs 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 33.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
29K124K219K314K409K1990201020202024Douglas County
2024377K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,718
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,929 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,002
−40%vs 2000
vs $34,848 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$119,900
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $237,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$597
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,053 in 2000
US average: $450
85.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.9% in 2000
14.8% rent
2.3
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(157,686)
Black0.9%(1,596)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(8,886)
Asian2.5%(4,369)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(35,452)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(58,525)
Black0.8%(467)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,916)
Asian1.1%(679)
Other1.2%(720)
Diversity Score14.6%(8,791)
15
−28%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.7%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.9 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Colorado?

Douglas County, Colorado has about 60,391 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Douglas County, Colorado?

The typical household in Douglas County, Colorado earns about $51,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas County, Colorado expensive?

In Douglas County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $119,900, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Colorado?

About 40.7% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas County, Colorado?

About 3.2% of people in Douglas County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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