COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Douglas County

Nevada · 27,637 residents · 710.537 sq mi

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The short version

Douglas County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,209. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 13,622 residents. Median home value is $120,100.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.1

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 9%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

27,637

−33%vs 2000

vs 41,259 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

39 / sq mi

−33%vs 2000

vs 58 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.1

−13%vs 2000

vs 41.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202450K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$35,209

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $51,849 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,620

−35%vs 2000

vs $27,288 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

6.8%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$120,100

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $174,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$621

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $780 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

69.1%

−5.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.3% in 2000

30.9% rent

Afford Score

3.4

+2%vs 2000

vs 3.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic87.8%(36,231)

Black0.3%(122)

Hispanic / Latino7.4%(3,057)

Asian1.2%(496)

Other0%

Diversity Score21.2%(8,751)

1990

White, non-Hispanic94.6%(26,134)

Black0.4%(97)

Hispanic / Latino6%(1,646)

Asian0.7%(191)

Other4.4%(1,215)

Diversity Score24.8%(6,860)

Diversity Score

+17%vs 2000

vs 21 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.0%

−3.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

87.3%

−4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 91.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.3%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.3 min

+28%vs 2000

vs 16.6 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, Nevada?

Douglas County, Nevada has about 27,637 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Nevada earns about $35,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas County, Nevada expensive?

In Douglas County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $120,100, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Nevada?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas County, Nevada?

About 6.8% of people in Douglas County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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