Douglas County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,965 | — | #2,353 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,985 | -38.8% | #2,937 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #667 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,200 | -40.3% | #1,846 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $700 | -39.8% | #2,731 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +39.3% | #2,387 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Douglas County has a population of 11,965, making it the #2,353 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Douglas County is $45,985, ranking #2,937 out of 3,222 counties — 38.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Douglas County is $168,200 (-40.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $700/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.6%.
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88.6% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Douglas County, Missouri
Douglas County, Missouri has a total population of 11,965, making it the 2,353rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Douglas County is $45,985, which ranks #2,937 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Douglas County is $168,200, 40.3% below the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $700 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Douglas County, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
Douglas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Douglas County, Missouri 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.