Douglas County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,751 | — | #1,901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,320 | +2.9% | #711 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,438 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,400 | -46.6% | #2,249 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $848 | -27.1% | #1,759 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.8% | #458 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Douglas County has a population of 19,751, making it the #1,901 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Douglas County is $77,320, ranking #711 out of 3,222 counties — 2.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Douglas County is $150,400 (-46.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $848/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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84.6% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.7% below the national rate.
About Douglas County, Illinois
Douglas County, Illinois has a total population of 19,751, making it the 1,901st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Douglas County is $77,320, which ranks #711 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Douglas County is $150,400, 46.6% below the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $848 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Douglas County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Douglas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.5%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Douglas County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.