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Douglas County

Missouri · 11,578 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 $43,714. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,578
−12%since 2000
from 13,084 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+19%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Douglas County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,714
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,918 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,883
+73%since 2000
from $13,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(10,602)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(239)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other2.6%(296)
Diversity Score12.8%(1,478)
Segregation Score10.7%(1,243)
Diversity Score
13
+333%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−2%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Missouri?

Douglas County, Missouri has about 11,578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Missouri earns about $43,714 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 $127,300, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Missouri?

About 13.0% 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 15.1% of people in Douglas County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 298 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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