Douglas County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Oregon with a total population of 111,807. It is the 9th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 46.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 11.0% 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 $58,983. This is 27% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $283,200. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Douglas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.4%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.