Douglas County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Washington with a total population of 43,733. It is the 25th most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 38.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Douglas County is $80,374. This is 15% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $402,900. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Douglas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (34.7% vs 14.1%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.