2023 ACS Census Data · Population 119,547
Douglas County is a mid-sized county in Kansas with a population of 119,547. The median household income is $68,756, 6% above the national average. The poverty rate is 15.2%, median home value is $281,600, and 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 116% above the national average.
Population
119,547
2023 estimate
Rank #535 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$68,756
Household
Rank #1140 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$281,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #575 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
52.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #70 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Kansas avg·6% above national avg
Poverty Rate
33% below Kansas avg·1% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above Kansas avg·21% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,321
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
69.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
115% above Kansas avg·35% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
35% above Kansas avg·15% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
33% below Kansas avg·32% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
62% below Kansas avg·39% below national avg
Housing Units
53,308
Households
49,939
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,874
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
109% above Kansas avg·116% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Kansas avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.0%
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