Douglas County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 120,302 | — | #536 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,746 | -7.2% | #1,215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.6 years | -18.8% | #3,146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $309,400 | +9.8% | #581 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,099 | -5.5% | #728 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | +16.9% | #1,902 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Douglas County has a population of 120,302, making it the #536 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.6 years, which is 18.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Douglas County is $69,746, ranking #1,215 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.7% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Douglas County is $309,400 (+9.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,099/mo and the homeownership rate is 50.1%.
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91.8% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Douglas County, Kansas
Douglas County, Kansas has a total population of 120,302, making it the 536th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 31.6 years, which is 18.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Douglas County is $69,746, which ranks #1,215 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Douglas County is $309,400, 9.8% above the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $1,099 per month. The homeownership rate is 50.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Douglas County, 53.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.0 min.
Douglas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.2%) and Two or More Races (6.8%).
All data for Douglas County, Kansas 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.