Douglas County Summary

Life in Douglas County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Douglas County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Douglas County:

  • The population in Douglas County is 119,094.

  • The median home value in Douglas County is $295,406.

  • The median income in Douglas County is $66,153.

  • The median rent in Douglas County is $1,041.

  • The unemployment rate in Douglas County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Douglas County is 16.3%.

  • The average high in Douglas County is 72.7° and there are 94.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Douglas County

List Of Cities & Towns in Douglas County

Lawrence, KS Population 95,103

Eudora, KS Population 6,025

Baldwin City, KS Population 4,845

Lecompton, KS Population 864

Map Of Douglas County

Douglas County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Douglas County is 72.7°.

  • There are 78.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 94.4 inches of rain each year with 5.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:43 hours of sun each day in Douglas County.

StatDouglas County
Mean High72.7
Nice Days78.86
Rainfall94.4
Snowfall5.6
Sunny_hours5:43
72.7°
Average High
94.4
Inches of Rain

Douglas County Photos

Downtown Baldwin City
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-SA-3.0
Aerial View Of Baldwin Cityc Kansas
Source: Wikipedia User Ichabod | CC BY-SA 3.0
Old Castle Museum
Source: Wikipedia User Bhall87 (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Santa Fe Wagon Ruts
Source: Wikipedia User Bhall87 (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Santa Fe Depot
Source: Wikipedia User Bhall87 (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Shunganunga Boulder With City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Bhall87 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Douglas County Demographics

Population over time in Douglas County

The current population in Douglas County is 119,094. The population has decreased -1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 118,690 -2.2%
2021 121,304 0.8%
2020 120,290 -

Gender in Douglas County

  • Douglas County is 50.1% female with 59,709 female residents.

  • Douglas County is 49.9% male with 59,385 male residents.

Female
50.1% (59,709)
Male
49.9% (59,385)
Gender Douglas County KS USA
Female 50.1% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Douglas County

Douglas County is:

  • 77.1% White with 91,777 White residents.

  • 3.9% African American with 4,673 African American residents.

  • 1.2% American Indian with 1,474 American Indian residents.

  • 4.9% Asian with 5,797 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 624 Other residents.

  • 5.7% Two Or More with 6,795 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.7% Hispanic with 7,950 Hispanic residents.

White
77.1% (91,777)
African American
3.9% (4,673)
American Indian
1.2% (1,474)
Asian
4.9% (5,797)
Hawaiian
0.0% (4)
Other
0.5% (624)
Two Or More
5.7% (6,795)
Hispanic
6.7% (7,950)

Table: Douglas County By Race

Race Douglas County KS USA
White 77.1% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 3.9% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 1.2% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 4.9% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.7% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Douglas County, Kansas

  • 7.4% of households in Douglas County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Douglas County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Douglas County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Douglas County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Douglas County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Douglas County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Douglas County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Douglas County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Douglas County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Douglas County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.4% (8,801)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (3,922)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (9,005)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (9,368)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (14,839)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (19,686)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8% (14,102)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.9% (18,945)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.6% (10,184)
$200,000 or more
8.6% (10,237)
Income Douglas County KS USA
Less than $10,000 7.4% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.6% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Douglas County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Douglas County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Douglas County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in Douglas County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Douglas County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Douglas County completed associate's degree.

  • 29.0% of adults in Douglas County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Douglas County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Douglas County completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Douglas County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (2,381)
9-12th Grade
2% (2,381)
High School / GED
19% (22,627)
Some College
18% (21,436)
Associate's Degree
6% (7,145)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (34,537)
Master's Degree
16% (19,055)
Professional Degree
3% (3,572)
Doctorate Degree
5% (5,954)
Education Douglas County KS USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 5% 6%
High School / GED 19% 26% 26%
Some College 18% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 16% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 5% 1% 2%

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