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Douglas County

Colorado · 357,978 residents · 840.888 sq mi
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Douglas County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,393. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 182,212 residents. 59% 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 $493,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357,978
+104%since 2000
from 175,766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
426 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+16%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K124K219K314K409K1990201020202024Douglas County
2024377K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,393
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,836
+54%since 2000
from $34,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$493,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,749
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,053 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+42%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(278,770)
Black1.3%(4,788)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(34,110)
Asian5.5%(19,807)
Other3.3%(11,769)
Diversity Score43.6%(156,071)
Segregation Score16.6%(59,534)
Diversity Score
44
+116%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Colorado?

Douglas County, Colorado has about 357,978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Colorado earns about $121,393 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 $493,500, and the typical rent is about $1,749 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Colorado?

About 58.6% 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.

Has Douglas County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 297,587 residents, a change of about 493 percent over that period.

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