Douglas County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Douglas County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Douglas County, Oregon has a population of 112,072, the 9th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $61,310 and the median home value is $310,300. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

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

Douglas County Quick Facts

Population 112,072

Median Household Income $61,310

Median Home Value $310,300

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 46.5 years

Homeownership Rate 72.7%

Affordability Ratio 5.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.3%

High School Graduation 91.3%

Cities/Places 23

Population 112,072 9th of 36

Median Income $61,310 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment 5.4%

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	111,807	112,072	+0.2%
Median household income	$58,983	$61,310	+3.9%
Median home value	$283,200	$310,300	+9.6%

Median Household Income

Douglas

$61,310

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Douglas

$310,300

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.2%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 27.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

49.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.7%

Renter 27.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,055/mo 20.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

29.4%

75+

11.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Douglas County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Roseburg	23,778	$53,918	22.4%	$289,800
Sutherlin	8,599	$51,250	12.6%	$273,600
Green	7,541	$66,813	10.6%	$265,500
Winston	5,690	$56,667	23.6%	$244,100
Roseburg North	4,601	$65,160	16.2%	$237,500
Reedsport	4,317	$53,571	9.3%	$240,000
Tri-City	4,234	$55,026	27.5%	$246,600
Myrtle Creek	3,500	$55,921	16.2%	$239,900
Canyonville	1,920	$47,682	26.3%	$229,500
Glide	1,823	$73,727	5.2%	$355,100
Drain	1,078	$46,103	35.3%	$287,700
Oakland	1,048	$59,042	16.2%	$347,200
Glendale	981	$43,466	12.4%	$216,700
Yoncalla	971	$55,260	13.4%	$266,700
Melrose	964	$77,271	7.0%	$542,900
Lookingglass	963	$89,625	2.0%	$549,800
Riddle	955	$66,761	18.9%	$228,600
Dillard	500	N/A	53.6%	N/A
Days Creek	270	$66,125	9.3%	$270,500
Fair Oaks	233	$67,422	30.0%	$447,500
Gardiner	199	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Winchester Bay	191	$51,250	31.1%	N/A
Elkton	150	$37,361	22.7%	$283,300

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Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Oregon with a total population of 112,072. It is the 9th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 23 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 46.5 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 11.3% 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 $61,310. This is 26% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The median home value is $310,300. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Douglas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 14.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

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 Oregon 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, Oregon?

Douglas County has a population of 112,072, making it the 9th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Douglas County?

The median household income in Douglas County is $61,310 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Douglas County, Oregon?

Douglas County contains 23 Census-designated places.