Douglas County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 590,736 | — | #116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,391 | +7.0% | #571 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.6 years | -8.5% | #2,920 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $266,100 | -5.6% | #807 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,201 | +3.3% | #535 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.3% | #1,223 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Douglas County has a population of 590,736, making it the #116 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Douglas County is $80,391, ranking #571 out of 3,222 counties — 7.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Douglas County is $266,100 (-5.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,201/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.5%.
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91.7% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% above the national rate.
About Douglas County, Nebraska
Douglas County, Nebraska has a total population of 590,736, making it the 116th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Douglas County is $80,391, which ranks #571 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Douglas County is $266,100, 5.6% below the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $1,201 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Douglas County, 42.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.1 min.
Douglas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.2%).
All data for Douglas County, Nebraska 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.