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Douglas County

Nebraska · 584,526 residents · 326.482 sq mi
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Douglas County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,600. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
584,526
+26%since 2000
from 463,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,790 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+4%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
399K451K504K556K608K1990201020202024Douglas County
2024591K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,209 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,303
+59%since 2000
from $22,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Douglas County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(381,427)
Black10.9%(63,706)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(80,820)
Asian4.7%(27,593)
Other3.6%(21,034)
Diversity Score65.4%(382,570)
Segregation Score44.1%(257,585)
Diversity Score
65
+52%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Douglas County, Nebraska has about 584,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Nebraska earns about $66,600 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 $180,000, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Nebraska?

About 40.2% 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 10.7% 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 168,082 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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