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
27th
Median Household Income $45,985 -38.8% #2,937 / 3,222
9th
Median Age 45.5 years +17.0% #667 / 3,222
79th
Median Home Value $168,200 -40.3% #1,846 / 3,222
43th
Median Gross Rent $700 -39.8% #2,731 / 3,222
15th
Poverty Rate 17.5% +39.3% #2,387 / 3,222
26th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$45,985 −38.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,937 of 3,222
9th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,761 −30.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,618 of 3,222
19th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.5% +39.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,387 of 3,222
26th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.1% +14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,561 of 3,222
21th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9% −55.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,826 of 3,222
12th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.2 min +9.5% vs nat'l
Rank #846 of 3,222
74th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$168,200 −40.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,846 of 3,222
43th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$700 −39.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,731 of 3,222
15th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.6% +25.2% vs nat'l
Rank #536 of 3,222
83th percentile
80.6% Homeownership

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Health

88.6% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.

88.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.6% −3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,454 of 3,222
24th percentile

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.