Douglas County, Washington

WA · FIPS 53017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 44,366 #1,112 / 3,222
66th
Median Household Income $80,363 +6.9% #572 / 3,222
82th
Median Age 38.9 years 0.0% #2,411 / 3,222
25th
Median Home Value $432,500 +53.4% #222 / 3,222
93th
Median Gross Rent $1,305 +12.2% #416 / 3,222
87th
Poverty Rate 8.3% -34.4% #413 / 3,222
87th

Demographics

Douglas County has a population of 44,366, making it the #1,112 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

84.1%
Native Born
15.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Douglas County is $80,363, ranking #572 out of 3,222 counties — 6.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.

Median Household Income
$80,363 +6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #572 of 3,222
82th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,767 −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #850 of 3,222
74th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.3% −34.4% vs nat'l
Rank #413 of 3,222
87th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,267 of 3,222
61th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.5% −36.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,735 of 3,222
46th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.1 min −20.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,519 of 3,222
22th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Douglas County is $432,500 (+53.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,305/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.3%.

Median Home Value
$432,500 +53.4% vs nat'l
Rank #222 of 3,222
93th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,305 +12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #416 of 3,222
87th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.3% +7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,373 of 3,222
26th percentile
69.3% Homeownership

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Health

86.7% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% below the national rate.

86.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.7% −5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,729 of 3,222
15th percentile

About Douglas County, Washington

Douglas County, Washington has a total population of 44,366, making it the 1,112th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 38.9 years.

The median household income in Douglas County is $80,363, which ranks #572 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.

The median home value in Douglas County is $432,500, 53.4% above the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $1,305 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Douglas County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.7% 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 57.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (35.5%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).

All data for Douglas County, Washington 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.