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Douglas County

Missouri · 13,684 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 $30,968. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,684
+5%since 2000
from 13,084 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+12%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Douglas County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,968
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,918 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,117
+10%since 2000
from $13,785 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(12,607)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(110)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(386)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(13,218)
Black0.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(110)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other1.1%(151)
Diversity Score5.8%(793)
Diversity Score
6
+96%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Missouri?

Douglas County, Missouri has about 13,684 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Missouri earns about $30,968 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 $87,800, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Missouri?

About 10.2% 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 22.4% 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 1,808 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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