Douglas County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Douglas County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Douglas County, Illinois has a population of 19,751, the 58th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $77,320 and the median home value is $150,400. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Douglas County Quick Facts

Population 19,751

Median Household Income $77,320

Median Home Value $150,400

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 38.7 years

Homeownership Rate 76.9%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%

High School Graduation 87.5%

Cities/Places 9

Population 19,751 58th of 102

Median Income $77,320 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Douglas County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,686	19,751	+0.3%
Median household income	$74,186	$77,320	+4.2%
Median home value	$142,600	$150,400	+5.5%

Median Household Income

Douglas

$77,320

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Douglas

$150,400

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 35.5%

$100K+ 34.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

18.4%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

10.1%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

65.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.9%

Renter 23.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $848/mo 13.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

23.5%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Douglas County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Tuscola	4,808	$78,179	7.1%	$154,300
Arcola	2,892	$89,827	9.6%	$124,100
Villa Grove	2,349	$70,647	7.2%	$125,700
Arthur	2,083	$54,907	19.2%	$151,300
Atwood	1,144	$62,383	9.4%	$128,200
Newman	882	$75,373	10.9%	$101,900
Camargo	456	$68,333	7.5%	$131,500
Hindsboro	368	$50,938	6.3%	$76,300
Garrett	88	$70,294	12.5%	$129,200

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Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Illinois with a total population of 19,751. It is the 58th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 38.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Douglas County is $77,320. This is 7% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $150,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Douglas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Douglas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.4% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.5%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Douglas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Douglas County, Illinois?

Douglas County has a population of 19,751, making it the 58th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Douglas County?

The median household income in Douglas County is $77,320 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Douglas County, Illinois?

Douglas County contains 9 Census-designated places.