Douglas County, CO Demographics
What is the population of Douglas County?
There are 401,736 residents in Douglas County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 50.48% are males and 49.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.86% of the resident pool in Douglas County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.41%. Additionally, 3.74% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 337,446 people in Douglas County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 401,736 | 2.0% |
| Male Population | 202,798 | 1.9% |
| Female Population | 198,938 | 2.2% |
Male Population 50.48%
Female Population 49.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -1.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 360,982 | 1.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 25,742 | 5.8% |
| Not Citizen | 15,012 | 5.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.86%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.41%
Not Citizen 3.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,186 | 4.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 22,023 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 20,379 | -3.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 17,163 | -2.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 337,446 | 3.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.3%
Moved from Same County 5.53%
Moved from Same State 5.12%
Moved from Different State 4.31%
Same House as Last Year 84.74%
What are the employment statistics in Douglas County?
White-collar workers make up 90.26% of the working population in Douglas County, while blue-collar employees account for 9.74%. There are also 50,882 entrepreneurs in Douglas County (11.48% of the workforce); 306,862 workers employed in private companies (69.26%); and 52,118 people working in governmental institutions (11.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 399,876 | 105.3% |
| Blue Collar | 43,162 | 101.0% |
White Collar 90.26%
Blue Collar 9.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 50,882 | 99.8% |
| Private Companies | 306,862 | 103.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 52,118 | 105.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 33,176 | 124.9% |
Self Employees 11.48%
Private Companies 69.26%
Governmental Workers 11.76%
Not for Profit Companies 7.49%
How many households are there in Douglas County?
There are a total of 150,131 households in Douglas County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 74% of these Douglas County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26%. Additionally, 36.67% of households have children and 63.33% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 150,131 | 3.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -25.1% |
| Family Households | 111,090 | 2.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 39,041 | 4.5% |
Family Households 74%
Non-Family Households 26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 55,060 | 1.3% |
| Households without Children | 95,071 | 4.0% |
Households with Children 36.67%
Households without Children 63.33%
What are the median and average incomes in Douglas County?
The average annual household income in Douglas County is $176,949, while the median household income sits at $147,500 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $156,211, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $166,676. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $67,103 and $93,487, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $176,949 | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $147,500 | 7.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 13,416 | 8.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 382,570 | 1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Douglas County?
There are 154,846 housing units in Douglas County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1998. Of the 150,131 occupied housing units in Douglas County, 76.21% are owner-occupied, while 23.79% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 78.22% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $674,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,391 per month in Douglas County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 154,846 | 2.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1998 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 800 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 308 | -16.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 898 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,733 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11,377 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18,816 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 41,721 | -0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 43,592 | -0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 30,801 | 9.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 4,800 | 101.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 150,131 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 114,409 | 2.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 35,722 | 4.5% |
Owner Occupied 76.21%
Renter Occupied 23.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 89,487 | 1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 24,922 | 4.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $674,600 | 6.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $686,900 | 4.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,391 | 3.0% |
With Mortgage 78.22%
Without Mortgage 21.78%
What is the level of education in Douglas County?
Approximately 15.81% of the population in Douglas County holds a high school degree (that's 48,339 residents), while 19.45% have attained a college certificate (59,483 locals) and 36.55% have a bachelor's degree (111,755 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,050 | 6.5% |
| Some High School | 48,339 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 59,483 | -13.6% |
| Associate Degree | 21,390 | -2.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 111,755 | 3.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 61,751 | 6.4% |
No High School 1%
Some High School 15.81%
Some College 19.45%
Associate Degree 7%
Bachelor's Degree 36.55%
Graduate Degree 20.2%
What is the marital status of Douglas County residents?
A total of 84,735 people in Douglas County have never been married (which represents 25.88% of the total population), while 200,533 of them are wedded (61.25%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,431 (0.74%) and 29,486 (9.01%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 84,735 | 3.0% |
| Married | 200,533 | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2,431 | 15.3% |
| Widowed | 10,228 | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 29,486 | 0.1% |
Never Married 25.88%
Married 61.25%
Separated 0.74%
Widowed 3.12%
Divorced 9.01%
What are the most common means of transportation in Douglas County?
The top three means of transportation people in Douglas County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 152,847 residents commute by car, 2,755 prefer going to work by walking and 329 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 152,847 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 329 | -31.5% |
| Railroad | 98 | -59.2% |
| Ferryboat | 16 | 100.0% |
| Bicycle | 300 | -10.7% |
| Motorcycle | 203 | 3.0% |
| TaxiCab | 88 | 95.6% |
| Walk | 2,755 | -1.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Douglas County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80104 | 36,461 | 13,486 | $131,359 | $151,581 |
| 80108 | 35,485 | 12,178 | $178,670 | $229,236 |
| 80109 | 27,795 | 9,449 | $148,417 | $168,755 |
| 80112 | 36,687 | 16,399 | $107,504 | $141,609 |
| 80116 | 5,393 | 1,869 | $151,250 | $214,740 |
| 80118 | 5,950 | 2,201 | $153,368 | $203,216 |
| 80124 | 22,472 | 9,841 | $126,775 | $163,967 |
| 80125 | 13,876 | 5,253 | $167,874 | $203,566 |
| 80126 | 44,482 | 15,913 | $166,501 | $199,748 |
| 80129 | 29,495 | 12,211 | $136,915 | $158,758 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.