COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Douglas County

Nebraska · 416,444 residents · 326.482 sq mi

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Douglas County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,857. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $59,300.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.9

US median: 33.0

More educated

25% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 22%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

416,444

−10%vs 2000

vs 463,585 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,276 / sq mi

−10%vs 2000

vs 1,420 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.9

−5%vs 2000

vs 33.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024591K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,857

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $43,209 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,644

−36%vs 2000

vs $22,879 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.8%

+1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$59,300

−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $99,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$393

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $541 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

62.7%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 63.3% in 2000

37.3% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−14%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic78.2%(362,528)

Black11.4%(52,821)

Hispanic / Latino6.7%(30,928)

Asian1.7%(7,848)

Other0%

Diversity Score43%(199,487)

1990

White, non-Hispanic86.3%(359,431)

Black10.9%(45,249)

Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10,588)

Asian1.1%(4,564)

Other1.7%(7,200)

Diversity Score34.9%(145,395)

Diversity Score

−19%vs 2000

vs 43 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

24.9%

−5.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 30.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

84.5%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.8%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.3 min

+58%vs 2000

vs 10.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Douglas County, Nebraska has about 416,444 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Nebraska earns about $29,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas County, Nebraska expensive?

In Douglas County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Nebraska?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas County, Nebraska?

About 10.8% of people in Douglas County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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