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 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,363 | +6.9% | #572 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 0.0% | #2,411 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $432,500 | +53.4% | #222 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,305 | +12.2% | #416 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | -34.4% | #413 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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86.7% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% below the national rate.
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.