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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Douglas County

Nebraska · 463,585 residents · 326.482 sq mi
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Douglas County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,209. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $99,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
463,585
+11%since 1990
from 416,444 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,420 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,276 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.6
+5%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
399K451K504K556K608K1990201020202024Douglas County
2024591K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,209
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,857 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,879
+56%since 1990
from $14,644 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
36.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(359,431)
Black10.9%(45,249)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10,588)
Asian1.1%(4,564)
Diversity Score34.9%(145,395)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(362,528)
Black11.4%(52,821)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(30,928)
Asian1.7%(7,848)
Diversity Score43%(199,487)
Diversity Score
43
+23%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−37%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Douglas County to nearby counties

DOUGLAS COUNTY VS
Sarpy County
Income$103,321+139%
Home value$314,100+215%
Population208,303−66%
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DOUGLAS COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$94,396+118%
Home value$297,600+199%
Population21,302−96%
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DOUGLAS COUNTY VS
Saunders County
Income$94,066+118%
Home value$271,700+173%
Population23,702−96%
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DOUGLAS COUNTY VS
Cass County
Income$91,836+113%
Home value$254,900+156%
Population27,657−95%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Douglas County, Nebraska has about 463,585 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Nebraska earns about $43,209 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 $99,600, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Nebraska?

About 30.6% 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 9.8% of people in Douglas County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47,141 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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