Douglas County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Nevada with a total population of 49,624. It is the 7th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 54.2 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 12.7% 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 $88,018. This is 16% higher than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $587,400. Housing costs are 45% higher than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Douglas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.2% vs 46.0%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.8%) is well below the state average of 29.2%. The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.