Population 185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Douglas Flat
Household size in Douglas Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Douglas Flat are small: just 2.07 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: 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 Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 53.4, Douglas Flat 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 48.0 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −17.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.4% of households in Douglas Flat, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Flat
Renters in Douglas Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −31.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.4% of households in Douglas Flat rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (36.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Douglas Flat: 24.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Douglas Flat are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,012 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,133 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,153 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,783 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$771 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Douglas Flat costs $1,783 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in California overall ($2,229). Rent takes 37.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Flat
Bachelor's degrees in Douglas Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Douglas Flat than nationally: 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Douglas Flat: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Flat
| Period | Douglas Flat | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Douglas Flat is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in California overall (6.6%). 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 Flat compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Flat | 2.07 | 53.4 | 1.4% | 7.4% | 24.2% | 1985 | $1,783 | 26.9% | 98.7% | 5.2% |
| Vallecito | 2.09 | 56.7 | 4.0% | 14.3% | 25.2% | 1991 | $1,763 | 34.1% | 97.8% | 5.0% |
| Murphys | 2.11 | 56.5 | 2.0% | 19.3% | 27.7% | 1984 | $1,693 | 34.3% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
| Altaville | 2.55 | 43.8 | 6.4% | 31.9% | 21.8% | 1987 | $1,824 | 29.1% | 93.4% | 7.1% |
| Angels | 2.29 | 52.6 | 8.2% | 20.9% | 18.9% | 1986 | $1,856 | 26.2% | 92.4% | 3.3% |
| Columbia | 2.16 | 49.4 | 22.6% | 36.4% | 20.0% | 1978 | $1,219 | 22.9% | 92.4% | 10.9% |
| Hathaway Pines | 2.40 | 50.5 | 3.9% | 8.2% | 35.2% | 1987 | $1,910 | 42.5% | 94.6% | 6.7% |
| Angels Camp | 2.32 | 54.8 | 3.7% | 12.3% | 20.0% | 1993 | $1,735 | 24.8% | 95.4% | 3.4% |
| Avery | 2.15 | 54.5 | 4.8% | 9.4% | 52.5% | 1983 | $1,876 | 41.6% | 94.9% | 4.9% |
| Sheep Ranch | 2.53 | 55.5 | 1.7% | 17.6% | 21.1% | 1996 | $1,373 | 29.5% | 96.6% | 28.8% |
| Mountain Ranch | 2.48 | 57.7 | 5.8% | 13.0% | 19.8% | 1991 | $1,340 | 26.7% | 91.0% | 11.5% |
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 Flat. 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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