Douglas is a city located in Cochise County Arizona. Douglas has a 2024 population of 15,344. Douglas is currently declining at a rate of -1.88% annually and its population has decreased by -7.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,518 in 2020.
The average household income in Douglas is $56,355 with a poverty rate of 29.07%. The median age in Douglas is 33.9 years: 33.4 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Douglas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,172 | 50.13% |
| Two or more races | 5,441 | 33.38% |
| Other race | 1,789 | 10.97% |
| Black or African American | 598 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 219 | 1.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,476 | 2.92 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Married | 1,769 | 3.47 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 1,411 | 1.18 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 909 | 3.98 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Male | 387 | 4.27 | 30 | 70 |
3.65
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,356 | 12.66% |
| Associates Degree | 908 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 735 | 6.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 436 | 4.07% |
| High School Graduate | 3,462 | 32.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,300 | 12.14% |
| Some College | 2,510 | 23.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,530 | 6,220 | 853 |
| 2+ Races | 3,277 | 2,521 | 356 |
| White | 1,499 | 1,329 | 239 |
| Other Race | 1,270 | 866 | 56 |
| Black | 463 | 365 | 26 |
| Native American | 165 | 152 | 33 |
| Islander | 61 | 37 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,194 | $46,833 | $34,432 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,594 | $48,594 | $55,000 |
| High School Graduate | $24,229 | $24,439 | $23,951 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,750 | $23,917 | $11,707 |
| Overall | $27,168 | $28,876 | $25,050 |
| Some College | $29,027 | $29,623 | $28,569 |
$27,168
Average Earnings
$28,876
Average Male
$25,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.6% of Douglas residents speak only English, while 71.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,278 | 3,685 | 30.01% |
| Multiple | 4,924 | 1,320 | 26.81% |
| Other | 1,334 | 248 | 18.59% |
| Black | 209 | 110 | 52.63% |
| White | 651 | 77 | 11.83% |
| Native | 100 | 64 | 64% |
29.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.21%
Male Poverty Rate
30.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Douglas is Native, with 64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Douglas is White, with 11.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.98% |
| High School | 28.83% |
| Some College | 16.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.76% |
| Female Employed | 18.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.63% |
| Male Employed | 8.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,601 | $63,140 |
| Households | $41,594 | $56,355 |
| Married Families | $66,801 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,506 | $37,993 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
609
Number of Veterans
597
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 219 |
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 164 |
| 65 to 74 | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 75+ | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 409 | 6.31% |
| Hispanic | 336 | 3.28% |
| Black | 104 | 20.12% |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 1.78% |
| Islander | 10 | 16.39% |
| Other Race | 8 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 7 | 4.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.1%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.47%
Born in Douglas
76.79%
Native Born
23.21%
Foreign Born
10.91%
Non Citizen
12.29%
Naturalized
76.79% of Douglas residents were born in the United States, with 61.47% having been born in Arizona. 10.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,877 | -294 | -2.07% |
| 2028 | 14,171 | -293 | -2.03% |
| 2027 | 14,464 | -293 | -1.99% |
| 2026 | 14,757 | -294 | -1.95% |
| 2025 | 15,051 | -293 | -1.91% |
| 2024 | 15,344 | -294 | -1.88% |
| 2023 | 15,638 | 67 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 15,571 | -766 | -4.69% |
| 2021 | 16,337 | -181 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 16,518 | 259 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 16,259 | 285 | 1.78% |
| 2018 | 15,974 | -250 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 16,224 | -393 | -2.37% |
| 2016 | 16,617 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 16,603 | -180 | -1.07% |
| 2014 | 16,783 | -62 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 16,845 | -150 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 16,995 | -585 | -3.33% |
| 2011 | 17,580 | -26 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 17,606 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,312 | 1,490 | 11.62% |
| 1990 | 12,822 | -236 | -1.81% |
| 1980 | 13,058 | 596 | 4.78% |
| 1970 | 12,462 | 537 | 4.5% |
| 1960 | 11,925 | 2,483 | 26.3% |
| 1950 | 9,442 | 819 | 9.5% |
| 1940 | 8,623 | -1,205 | -12.26% |
| 1930 | 9,828 | -88 | -0.89% |
| 1920 | 9,916 | 3,479 | 54.05% |
| 1910 | 6,437 | -7,440 | -53.61% |