Douglas County, Nevada
Located in Nevada, Douglas County has a population of 49,623 residents and a median age of 55.0 years, making it the #1,020 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.0%. The median home value is $615,400, and the median household income is $90,754, which is 21% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Douglas County, 31.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 6.2% below the national average, ranking #647 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Douglas County is 79.1 years. 14.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
12.3% of adults in Douglas County smoke , 30.5% are obese , and 24.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 18.8 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Douglas County is 3.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 29.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
12.0% of children in Douglas County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 9.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 7.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Douglas County is 87.1%. The mean commute time is 28.4 min, which is 2.8% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Douglas County voted Republican with a margin of 32.9%. The vote was 32.5% Dem / 65.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.4 toward Republicans .
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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.