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Douglas County

Nevada · 46,997 residents · 710.537 sq mi
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Douglas County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,800. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,997
+14%since 2000
from 41,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+14%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K32K39K45K52K1990201020202024Douglas County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,721
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,849 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,239
+29%since 2000
from $27,288 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $780 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+84%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(39,094)
Black0.4%(174)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(5,103)
Asian1.5%(699)
Other4.4%(2,083)
Diversity Score37.3%(17,548)
Diversity Score
37
+76%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Nevada?

Douglas County, Nevada has about 46,997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Nevada earns about $60,721 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 $375,800, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Nevada?

About 25.9% 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 7.9% 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 19,360 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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