Douglas County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 585,461. It is the 1st most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 35.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Douglas County is $79,081. This is 5% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $245,800. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $223,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Douglas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (10.3% vs 4.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.2% vs 2.5%).

Education

42.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Douglas County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%. Notably, 15.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.