Douglas County, Kansas Population 2022
Douglas County, Kansas's estimated population is 125,709 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Douglas County, Kansas is the 6th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 111,198 and has seen a growth of 13.05% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 8,637 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 20,592 | 11,955 | 138.42% |
| 1880 | 21,700 | 1,108 | 5.38% |
| 1890 | 23,961 | 2,261 | 10.42% |
| 1900 | 25,096 | 1,135 | 4.74% |
| 1910 | 24,724 | -372 | -1.48% |
| 1920 | 23,998 | -726 | -2.94% |
| 1930 | 25,143 | 1,145 | 4.77% |
| 1940 | 25,171 | 28 | 0.11% |
| 1950 | 34,086 | 8,915 | 35.42% |
| 1960 | 43,720 | 9,634 | 28.26% |
| 1970 | 57,932 | 14,212 | 32.51% |
| 1980 | 67,640 | 9,708 | 16.76% |
| 1990 | 81,798 | 14,158 | 20.93% |
| 2010 | 111,198 | 29,400 | 35.94% |
| 2011 | 112,479 | 1,281 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 113,313 | 834 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 114,713 | 1,400 | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 116,445 | 1,732 | 1.51% |
| 2015 | 118,141 | 1,696 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 119,662 | 1,521 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 120,281 | 619 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 121,109 | 828 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 122,259 | 1,150 | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 123,409 | 1,150 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 124,559 | 1,150 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 125,709 | 1,150 | 0.92% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98,416 | 81.13% |
| Black or African American | 5,231 | 4.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,550 | 2.10% |
| Asian | 6,426 | 5.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 1,664 | 1.37% |
| Two or More Races | 6,982 | 5.76% |
Douglas County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 47,972 | 2.36 | 50.7 |
| Married | 21,305 | 2.99 | 79.6 |
| Male | 1,761 | 2.94 | 37.8 |
| Female | 3,215 | 3.22 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 21,691 | 1.55 | 25.6 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 966 | 1.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,259 | 3.19% |
| High School Graduate | 13,221 | 18.65% |
| Some College | 13,398 | 18.90% |
| Associates Degree | 4,721 | 6.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,727 | 27.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,597 | 23.41% |
Douglas County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,283 | 3,080 | 2,274 |
| Other Race | 839 | 725 | 445 |
| White | 57,652 | 55,397 | 30,276 |
| Native American | 1,571 | 1,534 | 627 |
| 2+ Races | 2,824 | 2,504 | 1,062 |
| Hispanic | 3,759 | 3,393 | 1,384 |
| Black | 2,712 | 2,600 | 973 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 97.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.27%.
$42,203
Average Earnings
$47,902
Average Male
$37,265
Average Female
Douglas County, Kansas Language by Age
Douglas County, Kansas Language
89.65% of Douglas County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 10.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.74% of the population.
Douglas County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6,005 | 1,988 | 33.11% |
| Native | 2,033 | 643 | 31.63% |
| Multiple | 6,518 | 1,524 | 23.38% |
| Black | 4,788 | 1,065 | 22.24% |
| White | 88,481 | 12,252 | 13.85% |
| Other | 470 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 7,118 | 1,561 | 21.93% |
16.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.53%
Male Poverty Rate
16.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Douglas County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Douglas County, Kansas is Asian, with 33.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Douglas County, Kansas is Hispanic, with 21.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.05%.
Douglas County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Douglas County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Douglas County, Kansas Marriage
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 55-64.
Douglas County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,212 | 5.18% |
| Black | 221 | 5.06% |
| Native American | 193 | 8.49% |
| Asian | 117 | 2.16% |
| Other Race | 67 | 5.02% |
| 2+ Races | 429 | 9.96% |
| Hispanic | 535 | 9.61% |
Douglas County, Kansas Veterans by Education
9.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.85%
Born in Douglas County, Kansas
93.07%
Native Born
6.93%
Foreign Born
4.33%
Non Citizen
2.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.07% of Douglas County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 53.85% having been born in Kansas. 4.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990