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Douglas County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Omaha

Douglas County's estimated 2025 population is 596,408 with a growth rate of 0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Douglas County is the 1st largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 518,599 and has seen a growth of 15% since that time.

596,408
Total Population
1,829
Population Density (mi²)
1
Population Rank (State)
3.4K 0.58%
Annual Population Growth

Douglas County Population

Douglas County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Douglas County includes 70.83% White, 10.59% Black or African American, 4.53% other race, 4.21% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White414,66570.83%
Black or African American61,98410.59%
Two or more races53,1269.07%
Other race26,5474.53%
Asian24,6294.21%
Native American4,2890.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2210.04%

Douglas County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Douglas County's average per capita income is $53,967. Household income levels show a median of $79,081. The poverty rate stands at 11.25%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$123,935$164,084
Families$105,835$140,582
Households$79,081$111,694
Non Families$47,561$63,116

$53,967

Average Income

$79,081

Median Household Income

11.25%

Poverty Rate