Population 377,150 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Douglas County
Household size in Douglas County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Douglas County average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.81 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only four of Colorado's 64 counties have larger households.
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 County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Douglas County are younger than 40.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Denver area overall, where the median age is 38.5. The median age has climbed from 36.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Douglas County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 County
Renters in Douglas County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Douglas County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 22.7% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in Douglas County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Colorado county has a lower vacancy rate.
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 County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Douglas County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Douglas County has the newest homes of any Colorado county.
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 County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,491 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,645 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,974 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,606 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,114 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Douglas County costs $2,606 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,114 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Douglas County has the highest rents of any Colorado county.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Douglas County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.6% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.1% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.0% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.2% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Douglas County: 62.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only three of Colorado's 64 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
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 County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Douglas County: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only five of Colorado's 64 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 County
| Period | Douglas County | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Douglas County runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 2.76 | 40.2 | 7.4% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 2003 | $2,606 | 62.2% | 97.7% | 3.5% |
| Elbert County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 1997 | $1,953 | 36.5% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Park County | 2.06 | 50.0 | 6.1% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 1993 | $2,269 | 43.4% | 98.3% | 2.7% |
| Summit County | 2.59 | 41.7 | 6.9% | 27.9% | 48.3% | 1989 | $2,266 | 54.7% | 96.0% | 4.2% |
| Kit Carson County | 2.39 | 39.5 | 6.3% | 27.4% | 15.3% | 1967 | $1,129 | 21.1% | 91.1% | 2.8% |
| Garfield County | 2.66 | 38.2 | 9.0% | 30.4% | 7.2% | 1991 | $1,712 | 32.0% | 88.8% | 3.5% |
| Sherman County | 2.27 | 38.9 | 12.1% | 34.5% | 19.1% | 1963 | $977 | 21.8% | 91.2% | 0.5% |
| Thomas County | 2.49 | 35.5 | 8.9% | 24.8% | 11.0% | 1966 | $773 | 38.0% | 96.6% | 0.7% |
| Sheridan County | 2.44 | 42.0 | 3.7% | 23.2% | 14.7% | 1968 | $715 | 24.9% | 95.9% | 0.7% |
| Graham County | 1.96 | 50.3 | 12.5% | 21.2% | 17.4% | 1957 | $767 | 28.5% | 95.0% | 4.2% |
| Rooks County | 2.17 | 45.5 | 7.6% | 25.7% | 18.5% | 1952 | $670 | 23.7% | 94.3% | 2.1% |
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 County. 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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