Douglas County, Washington Demographics 2026
Douglas County, Washington has a population of 44,366, the 25th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $80,363 and the median home value is $432,500. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Douglas County Quick Facts
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 | 43,733 | 44,366 | +1.4% |
| Median household income | $80,374 | $80,363 | -0.0% |
| Median home value | $402,900 | $432,500 | +7.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Douglas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wenatchee | 14,199 | $77,558 | 8.0% | $429,200 |
| Bridgeport | 1,792 | $52,375 | 11.9% | $177,000 |
| Rock Island | 1,251 | $69,861 | 10.3% | $273,500 |
| Waterville | 1,250 | $78,589 | 7.8% | $262,000 |
| Mansfield | 298 | $61,458 | 5.0% | $212,500 |
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Population Overview
Douglas County is located in Washington with a total population of 44,366. It is the 25th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Douglas County is 38.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Douglas County is $80,363. This is 18% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $432,500. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Douglas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.4% vs 14.4%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.
Education
21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.
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 Washington 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, Washington?
Douglas County has a population of 44,366, making it the 25th most populous county in Washington.
What is the median income in Douglas County?
The median household income in Douglas County is $80,363 with a poverty rate of 8.3%.
How many cities are in Douglas County, Washington?
Douglas County contains 5 Census-designated places.