Douglas County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Douglas County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Douglas County, Nebraska has a population of 590,736, the 1st most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $80,391 and the median home value is $266,100. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

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

Douglas County Quick Facts

Population 590,736

Median Household Income $80,391

Median Home Value $266,100

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 35.6 years

Homeownership Rate 61.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 42.1%

High School Graduation 91.4%

Cities/Places 8

Population 590,736 1st of 93

Median Income $80,391 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 3.8%

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	585,461	590,736	+0.9%
Median household income	$79,081	$80,391	+1.7%
Median home value	$245,800	$266,100	+8.3%

Median Household Income

Douglas

$80,391

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Douglas

$266,100

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 40.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

9.7%

$200K+

12.5%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

70.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.5%

Renter 38.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,201/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.3%

18-34

23.8%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

19.9%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Douglas County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Omaha	488,837	$73,201	13.5%	$245,500
Ralston	6,472	$69,403	4.0%	$230,800
Valley	3,174	$110,200	5.3%	$528,100
Bennington	2,366	$97,500	5.3%	$333,100
Waterloo	990	$67,941	7.6%	$231,400
Boys Town	809	$73,750	66.3%	N/A
King Lake	101	N/A	23.8%	N/A
Venice	73	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Explore Nebraska Rankings

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Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 590,736. It is the 1st most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 35.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Douglas County is $80,391. This is 5% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $266,100. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% 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 65.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (10.2% vs 4.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.4% vs 2.6%).

Education

42.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Douglas County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%. Notably, 15.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Nebraska 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, Nebraska?

Douglas County has a population of 590,736, making it the 1st most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Douglas County?

The median household income in Douglas County is $80,391 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Douglas County contains 8 Census-designated places.