COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Douglas County

Nevada · 41,259 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 $51,849. Population has grown 49% since 1990. Median home value is $174,200. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 41.7

US median: 35.2

Average education

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

41,259

+49%since 1990

from 27,637 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

58 / sq mi

+49%since 1990

from 39 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

41.7

+15%since 1990

from 36.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202450K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$51,849

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $35,209 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$27,288

+55%since 1990

from $17,620 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

7.3%

+0.5 ptssince 1990

from 6.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$174,200

+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $120,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$780

−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $621 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.3%

+5.2 ptssince 1990

from 69.1% in 1990

25.7% rent

Afford Score

3.4

−2%since 1990

from 3.4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black0.4%(97)

Hispanic / Latino6%(1,646)

Asian0.7%(191)

Diversity Score24.8%(6,860)

2000

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

Black0.3%(122)

Hispanic / Latino7.4%(3,057)

Asian1.2%(496)

Diversity Score21.2%(8,751)

Diversity Score

−15%since 1990

from 25 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.2%

+3.2 ptssince 1990

from 20.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

91.6%

+4.3 ptssince 1990

from 87.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

7.3%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 6.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.6 min

−22%since 1990

from 21.3 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Nevada?

Douglas County, Nevada has about 41,259 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Nevada earns about $51,849 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 $174,200, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Nevada?

About 23.2% 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 7.3% of people in Douglas County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,622 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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