Douglas County, Nevada

NV · FIPS 32005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 49,623 #1,020 / 3,222
68th
Median Household Income $90,754 +20.8% #285 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 55.0 years +41.4% #60 / 3,222
98th
Median Home Value $615,400 +118.3% #79 / 3,222
98th
Median Gross Rent $1,593 +37.0% #192 / 3,222
94th
Poverty Rate 9.0% -28.2% #581 / 3,222
82th

Demographics

Douglas County has a population of 49,623, making it the #1,020 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.0 years, which is 41.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.8%
Native Born
6.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Douglas County is $90,754, ranking #285 out of 3,222 counties — 20.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.

Median Household Income
$90,754 +20.8% vs nat'l
Rank #285 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$59,360 +43.9% vs nat'l
Rank #76 of 3,222
98th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.0% −28.2% vs nat'l
Rank #581 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.0% −42.9% vs nat'l
Rank #680 of 3,222
79th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.6% −6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #647 of 3,222
80th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.4 min +2.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,189 of 3,222
63th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Douglas County is $615,400 (+118.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,593/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.

Median Home Value
$615,400 +118.3% vs nat'l
Rank #79 of 3,222
98th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,593 +37.0% vs nat'l
Rank #192 of 3,222
94th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.8% +22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #815 of 3,222
75th percentile
78.8% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,030 of 3,222
68th percentile

About Douglas County, Nevada

Douglas County, Nevada has a total population of 49,623, making it the 1,020th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 55.0 years, which is 41.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Douglas County is $90,754, which ranks #285 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.

The median home value in Douglas County is $615,400, 118.3% above the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $1,593 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Douglas County, 31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.

Douglas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).

All data for Douglas County, Nevada 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.