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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Douglas County

Missouri · 13,084 residents · 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 $25,918. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $67,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,084
+10%since 1990
from 11,876 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+8%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Douglas County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,918
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,187 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,785
+55%since 1990
from $8,899 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$305
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
79.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
21.0% rent
2.6
+26%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(11,762)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(36)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score3.1%(370)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(12,607)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(110)
Asian0.2%(28)
Diversity Score3%(386)
3
−5%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 32.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Missouri?

Douglas County, Missouri has about 13,084 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Missouri earns about $25,918 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 $67,700, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Missouri?

About 9.9% 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 1,208 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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