Douglas County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Missouri with a total population of 11,850. It is the 76th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 46.6 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Douglas County is $49,828. This is 28% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $164,400. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Douglas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.6%.