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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Douglas County

Colorado · 175,766 residents · 840.888 sq mi
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Douglas County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,929. The county has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 115,375 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $237,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

175,766
+191%since 1990
from 60,391 in 1990
1990 – 2025
209 / sq mi
+191%since 1990
from 72 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+4%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K124K219K314K409K1990201020202024Douglas County
2024377K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$82,929
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,718 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,848
+66%since 1990
from $21,002 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$237,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $119,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,053
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $597 in 1990
US average: $602
87.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
12.1% rent
2.9
+24%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(58,525)
Black0.8%(467)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,916)
Asian1.1%(679)
Diversity Score14.6%(8,791)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(157,686)
Black0.9%(1,596)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(8,886)
Asian2.5%(4,369)
Diversity Score20.2%(35,452)
20
+39%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.9%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 94.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−28%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 175,766 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Colorado earns about $82,929 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 $237,600, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Colorado?

About 51.9% 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 2.1% of people in Douglas County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115,375 residents, a change of about 191 percent over that period.

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

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