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Douglas County

Missouri · 12,342 residents (2025 est.) · 813.623 sq mi
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Douglas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,985. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,965
−9%since 2000
from 13,084 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 17 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+13%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,342 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Douglas County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(703)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(623)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(861)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(793)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(524)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(1,087)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(1,327)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(1,338)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(1,732)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.7%(1,756)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(851)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(370)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,985
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,918 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,761
+109%since 2000
from $13,785 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+19%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+28%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Douglas County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(12,607)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(110)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(11,051)
Black0.9%(108)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(280)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other4.3%(510)
Diversity Score
18
+183%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
+2%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(202)
Salvadoran0.3%(34)
Puerto Rican0.3%(32)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(16)
Ancestry
English17.8%(2,130)
German16.4%(1,962)
American8.5%(1,012)
Irish8.2%(976)
Italian3.2%(385)
Scottish2.2%(262)
French1.7%(199)
Polish1.3%(159)
Norwegian1.3%(152)
Dutch1.2%(142)
Swedish1.1%(133)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.5%(62)
British0.5%(57)
Welsh0.5%(56)
Canadian0.4%(53)
Haitian0.4%(46)
Greek0.3%(37)
Croatian0.3%(33)
Danish0.2%(25)
Slovene0.2%(20)
Swiss0.2%(20)
Finnish0.1%(17)
Jamaican0.1%(16)
Hungarian0.1%(10)
Portuguese0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(8)
Czech0%(4)
Turkish0%(4)
Serbian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 54.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.3%(1,146)
Married59.9%(2,942)
Widowed6.9%(340)
Divorced9.9%(487)
Women 15+
Never married18.4%(895)
Married59.8%(2,909)
Widowed12%(585)
Divorced9.7%(474)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Missouri?

Douglas County, Missouri has about 11,965 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Missouri earns about $45,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas County, Missouri expensive?

In Douglas County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $168,200, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Missouri?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas County, Missouri?

About 17.5% of people in Douglas County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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