Douglas County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Douglas County has a population of 120,302 residents and a median age of 31.6 years, making it the #536 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.7%. The median home value is $309,400, and the median household income is $69,746, which is 7% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Douglas County, 53.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 57.8% above the national average, ranking #64 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Douglas County is 79.2 years. 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.6% of adults in Douglas County smoke , 37.7% are obese , and 20.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 17.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Douglas County is 3.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.8 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
9.7% of children in Douglas County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 6.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Douglas County is 63.2%. The mean commute time is 23.0 min, which is 16.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Douglas County voted Democratic with a margin of 38.0%. The vote was 68.2% Dem / 30.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.4 toward Republicans .
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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.