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Douglas County

Nevada · 49,488 residents · 710.537 sq mi
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Douglas County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,415. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $416,900. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,488
+20%since 2000
from 41,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.1
+30%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K32K39K45K52K1990201020202024Douglas County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,415
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,849 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,921
+54%since 2000
from $27,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$416,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $780 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+74%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(38,856)
Black0.4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(6,141)
Asian1.8%(898)
Other5%(2,497)
Diversity Score42.6%(21,103)
Segregation Score18%(8,905)
Diversity Score
43
+101%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Nevada?

Douglas County, Nevada has about 49,488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Nevada earns about $71,415 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 $416,900, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Nevada?

About 31.9% 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 7.5% 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 21,851 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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