Population 13,612 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Douglas
Household size in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.91 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.87 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.89 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.74 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Douglas is a place of small households, averaging 1.74 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.91 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Chicago neighborhoods have smaller households: only eight of 135.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Douglas is young: half of its residents are under 35.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has crept up from 35.6 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Douglas (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 12.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Douglas
Renters in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 86.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Douglas: 86.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (47.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Chicago neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −16.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Douglas than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area. Vacancy has fallen 16.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Douglas is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Chicago neighborhoods, though, Douglas has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $691 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $761 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $858 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,143 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$451 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Douglas costs $1,143 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $451 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Douglas
Bachelor's degrees in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.3% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.6% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Douglas (41.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Douglas is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Douglas
| Period | Douglas | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Douglas: 16.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Douglas compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 1.74 | 35.9 | 10.2% | 86.5% | 7.1% | 1964 | $1,143 | 41.6% | 92.0% | 16.6% |
| Bronzeville | 2.31 | 36.7 | 9.6% | 61.2% | 7.7% | 1977 | $1,214 | 37.4% | 86.1% | 16.2% |
| Armour Square | 2.47 | 43.5 | 12.7% | 61.9% | 6.4% | 1965 | $1,056 | 28.3% | 71.4% | 11.4% |
| Oakland | 2.15 | 36.9 | 20.7% | 73.0% | 6.6% | 1990 | $781 | 33.7% | 91.2% | 17.6% |
| Bridgeport | 2.38 | 40.2 | 7.3% | 50.5% | 6.9% | 1954 | $1,366 | 40.4% | 84.4% | 5.8% |
| Near South Side | 1.78 | 36.2 | 7.1% | 50.5% | 6.6% | 2002 | $2,340 | 80.9% | 97.4% | 5.1% |
| Grand Boulevard | 2.08 | 41.5 | 18.0% | 69.0% | 9.2% | 1972 | $1,245 | 39.1% | 89.6% | 16.4% |
| Canaryville | 2.57 | 41.3 | 11.0% | 33.9% | 8.4% | 1952 | $1,136 | 28.5% | 91.4% | 7.0% |
| Locks | 2.46 | 32.6 | 9.9% | 46.5% | 6.8% | 1946 | $1,472 | 38.5% | 78.0% | 6.4% |
| Kenwood | 1.87 | 38.7 | 12.1% | 62.5% | 11.0% | 1966 | $1,299 | 59.2% | 94.8% | 12.2% |
| Pilsen | 2.21 | 33.5 | 5.1% | 75.8% | 9.3% | 1947 | $1,463 | 43.1% | 83.1% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Douglas. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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