Douglas County's estimated 2026 population is 616,184 with a growth rate of 1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Douglas County is the largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 518,599 and has seen a growth of 18.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (70.83%)
Black or African American (10.59%)
Two or more races (9.07%)
Other race (4.53%)
Asian (4.21%)
Native American (0.73%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 414,665 | 70.83% |
| Black or African American | 61,984 | 10.59% |
| Two or more races | 53,126 | 9.07% |
| Other race | 26,547 | 4.53% |
| Asian | 24,629 | 4.21% |
| Native American | 4,289 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 221 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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