Douglas Population

1890–2026

6,484

2026 projection

1.5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Douglas. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,484+150.23%
20256,469+190.29%
20246,450-340.52%
20236,484+510.79%
20226,433+701.10%
20216,363-230.36%
20206,386+90.14%
20196,377+941.50%
20186,283-340.54%
20176,317-1582.44%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Douglas is growing faster than Converse County, and slower than Wyoming and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Wyoming+1.9%
  • Douglas+1.2%
  • Converse County+0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Douglas Demographics

38.1median age

Median age

Female38.5 yrs
Male36.6 yrs

Adults

4,586
946 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults3,640 other adults

Sex

Female 51.1% · 3,283Male 48.9% · 3,137

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 64 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Douglas Income

$83,147median household income

Median household income

$83,147

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$54,387

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.6%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Douglas Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%41%43%
Never married32%35%29%
Divorced16%17%15%
Widowed9%5%12%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201