Douglas County's estimated 2026 population is 2,859 with a growth rate of 0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Douglas County is the 48th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,991 and has seen a growth of -4.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Douglas County includes 93.13% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.13%)
Two or more races (2.73%)
Black or African American (1.49%)
Other race (1.38%)
Native American (1.28%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,629 | 93.13% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 2.73% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 1.49% |
| Other race | 39 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 36 | 1.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Douglas County's average per capita income is $46,277. Household income levels show a median of $78,125. The poverty rate stands at 13.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,468 | - |
| Families | $92,750 | $104,543 |
| Households | $78,125 | $93,588 |
| Non Families | $30,833 | $61,140 |
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