COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Douglas County

Washington · 26,205 residents · 1,819.244 sq mi

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Douglas County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,054. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 6,398 residents. Median home value is $68,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 29%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

26,205

−20%vs 2000

vs 32,603 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

14 / sq mi

−20%vs 2000

vs 18 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.7

−6%vs 2000

vs 35.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202444K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,054

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,464 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,071

−30%vs 2000

vs $17,148 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.2%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$68,500

−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $127,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$375

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $545 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.7%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.9% in 2000

31.3% rent

Afford Score

2.5

−23%vs 2000

vs 3.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic77.2%(25,179)

Black0.2%(62)

Hispanic / Latino19.7%(6,433)

Asian0.5%(168)

Other0%

Diversity Score41.7%(13,606)

1990

White, non-Hispanic92.4%(24,222)

Black0.2%(40)

Hispanic / Latino10.7%(2,807)

Asian0.6%(155)

Other6.8%(1,788)

Diversity Score36.2%(9,491)

Diversity Score

−13%vs 2000

vs 42 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.8%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.9%

−2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.6%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.0 min

+38%vs 2000

vs 13.0 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, Washington?

Douglas County, Washington has about 26,205 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Washington earns about $27,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas County, Washington expensive?

In Douglas County, Washington, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Washington?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas County, Washington?

About 12.2% of people in Douglas County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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