Population 49,623 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Douglas County
Household size in Douglas County
| Period | Douglas County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Douglas County are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.9 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.4 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.4, Douglas County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Nevada county is older.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Douglas County: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Nevada county has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Douglas County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Douglas County than nationally: 11.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Douglas County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Nevada as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,112 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,125 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,250 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,542 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$430 | +$587 | +$606 |
The median renter in Douglas County pays $1,542 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Nevada as a whole ($1,787). Rent has climbed $430 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Douglas County (31.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is higher than in Nevada as a whole (27.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Nevada 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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Douglas County is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, as it has nationally. Of Nevada's 17 counties, only two 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 | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Douglas County has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 | 2.34 | 54.4 | 6.4% | 21.2% | 11.5% | 1991 | $1,542 | 31.7% | 94.2% | 3.0% |
| Placer County | 2.75 | 43.2 | 8.1% | 25.2% | 7.5% | 1994 | $2,246 | 43.5% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| Lake County | 2.56 | 44.8 | 13.1% | 27.8% | 19.9% | 1980 | $1,500 | 17.7% | 86.8% | 11.1% |
| Mesa County | 2.39 | 41.8 | 9.6% | 27.5% | 6.5% | 1986 | $1,394 | 32.0% | 93.0% | 5.4% |
| Teller County | 2.12 | 50.0 | 5.7% | 19.0% | 11.9% | 1989 | $1,801 | 37.8% | 96.1% | 3.7% |
| El Paso County | 2.59 | 37.1 | 9.4% | 33.8% | 5.6% | 1990 | $1,900 | 42.1% | 95.2% | 5.3% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.16 | 42.8 | 6.7% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 1968 | $922 | 25.8% | 92.4% | 0.4% |
| Wallace County | 2.33 | 46.0 | 6.1% | 25.2% | 16.8% | 1961 | $627 | 24.7% | 93.1% | 1.3% |
| Logan County | 2.16 | 41.3 | 5.3% | 35.1% | 8.5% | 1958 | $837 | 25.7% | 93.6% | 1.8% |
| Gove County | 2.37 | 41.3 | 4.1% | 20.6% | 12.0% | 1956 | $714 | 24.2% | 94.6% | 2.6% |
| Trego County | 1.97 | 53.8 | 9.1% | 17.8% | 21.1% | 1963 | $730 | 29.5% | 96.4% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Pickaway County, OH · Jefferson County, WV · Jessamine County, KY · Johnson County, MO · Kerr County, TX · Knox County, IL · La Plata County, CO · Lafayette County, MS · Newton County, MO · Nye County, NV
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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