Douglas County
Douglas County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,547. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $115,600. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Douglas County, Kansas?
Douglas County, Kansas has about 99,962 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Douglas County, Kansas?
The typical household in Douglas County, Kansas earns about $37,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Douglas County, Kansas expensive?
In Douglas County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.
How educated are people in Douglas County, Kansas?
About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Douglas County, Kansas?
About 15.9% of people in Douglas County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.
Has Douglas County, Kansas grown since 1990?
Yes, Douglas County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,164 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024