Population 590,736 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Douglas County
Household size in Douglas County
| Period | Douglas County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Douglas County run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Omaha area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has edged down from 2.59 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Douglas County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.2, in line with the national trend. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only six are younger.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Douglas County (11.6%), the same as the national share. Douglas County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Douglas County than nationally: 38.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 35.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only six have 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 County
| Period | Douglas County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Douglas County: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only seven of Nebraska's 93 counties have 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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Douglas County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Few Nebraska counties have newer homes: only five of 93.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $842 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $959 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,068 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,396 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$554 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Douglas County costs $1,396 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $554 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Among Nebraska's 93 counties, though, only one other has higher rents.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.3% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Douglas County (42.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Nebraska county has 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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Douglas County is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Omaha area. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Douglas County than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Among Nebraska's 93 counties, though, only four have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | 2.55 | 36.7 | 11.6% | 38.5% | 6.3% | 1977 | $1,396 | 42.3% | 91.2% | 4.1% |
| Sarpy County | 2.71 | 37.0 | 9.5% | 29.6% | 4.6% | 1994 | $1,451 | 43.2% | 95.6% | 2.5% |
| Pottawattamie County | 2.45 | 41.1 | 11.3% | 30.1% | 7.3% | 1967 | $1,056 | 23.9% | 90.6% | 3.7% |
| Saunders County | 2.62 | 40.4 | 7.8% | 17.9% | 12.0% | 1970 | $989 | 33.3% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Butler County | 2.37 | 41.8 | 4.9% | 20.1% | 12.5% | 1964 | $901 | 23.8% | 91.0% | 1.2% |
| Cass County | 2.23 | 45.1 | 9.9% | 28.4% | 9.5% | 1950 | $797 | 21.7% | 94.4% | 1.5% |
| Polk County | 2.44 | 45.0 | 6.1% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 1957 | $730 | 20.3% | 94.0% | 1.2% |
| Adair County | 2.26 | 43.1 | 6.6% | 26.1% | 9.1% | 1957 | $855 | 19.6% | 94.7% | 3.6% |
| Merrick County | 2.38 | 43.1 | 6.8% | 17.8% | 10.8% | 1965 | $842 | 19.0% | 91.7% | 0.3% |
| Madison County | 2.57 | 40.8 | 10.3% | 19.9% | 6.4% | 1977 | $1,076 | 27.0% | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| Howard County | 2.60 | 41.7 | 10.8% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 1961 | $939 | 25.6% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Adams County, CO · Washoe County, NV · Volusia County, FL · Summit County, OH · Stanislaus County, CA · Spokane County, WA · Sedgwick County, KS · Montgomery County, OH · Lake County, IN · Kent County, MI
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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