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 585,461.

  • The median home value in Douglas County is $286,139.

  • The median income in Douglas County is $79,081.

  • The median rent in Douglas County is $1,162.

  • The unemployment rate in Douglas County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Douglas County is 11.2%.

  • The average high in Douglas County is 70.5° and there are 78.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Douglas County

List Of Cities & Towns in Douglas County

Omaha, NE Population 488,197

Ralston, NE Population 6,445

Valley, NE Population 3,113

Bennington, NE Population 2,417

Waterloo, NE Population 950

Boys Town, NE Population 763

Venice, NE Population 27

King Lake, NE Population 22

Map Of Douglas County

Douglas County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Douglas County is 70.5°.

  • There are 74.57 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 78.7 inches of rain each year with 8.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:41 hours of sun each day in Douglas County.

StatDouglas County
Mean High70.5
Nice Days74.57
Rainfall78.7
Snowfall8.8
Sunny Hours5:41
70.5°
Average High
78.7
Inches of Rain

Douglas County Photos

Heartland Of America Parkc Omahac Nebraska
Source: Wikipedia User Raymond Bucko, SJ | CC BY 2.0
City Of Omaha Flag
Source: Wikipedia
First National Tower
Source: Wikipedia User Collinulness | CC BY-SA 3.0
The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User Collinulness | CC BY-SA 3.0
Omaha Neighborhoods
Source: Public Domain
Above West Omaha
Source: Wikipedia User Collinulness | CC BY-SA 3.0

Douglas County Demographics

Population over time in Douglas County

The current population in Douglas County is 585,461. The population has increased 3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 578,771 2.3%
2022 565,739 0.9%
2021 560,617 -

Gender in Douglas County

  • Douglas County is 50.4% female with 294,812 female residents.

  • Douglas County is 49.6% male with 290,649 male residents.

Female
50.4% (294,812)
Male
49.6% (290,649)
Gender Douglas County NE USA
Female 50.4% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 49.6% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Douglas County

Douglas County is:

  • 66.6% White with 390,024 White residents.

  • 10.3% African American with 60,395 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 1,425 American Indian residents.

  • 4.2% Asian with 24,443 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 206 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 1,877 Other residents.

  • 4.2% Two Or More with 24,404 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.1% Hispanic with 82,687 Hispanic residents.

White
66.6% (390,024)
African American
10.3% (60,395)
American Indian
0.2% (1,425)
Asian
4.2% (24,443)
Hawaiian
0.0% (206)
Other
0.3% (1,877)
Two Or More
4.2% (24,404)
Hispanic
14.1% (82,687)

Table: Douglas County By Race

Race Douglas County NE USA
White 66.6% 76.2% 58.2%
African American 10.3% 4.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 4.2% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.2% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 14.1% 12.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Douglas County, Nebraska

  • 4.7% of households in Douglas County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.4% of households in Douglas County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Douglas County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Douglas County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Douglas County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Douglas County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Douglas County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Douglas County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Douglas County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Douglas County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (27,323)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.4% (19,769)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.9% (34,398)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.5% (37,875)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.6% (61,963)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.7% (97,945)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (75,585)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.2% (106,694)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.1% (53,228)
$200,000 or more
12.1% (70,677)
Income Douglas County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.9% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.6% 11.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.7% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 14.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.2% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.1% 8.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 12.1% 9.0% 12.6%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Douglas County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Douglas County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Douglas County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Douglas County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Douglas County completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Douglas County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Douglas County completed master's degree.

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Douglas County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (23,418)
9-12th Grade
4% (23,418)
High School / GED
20% (117,092)
Some College
21% (122,946)
Associate's Degree
8% (46,836)
Bachelor's Degree
27% (158,074)
Master's Degree
11% (64,400)
Professional Degree
3% (17,563)
Doctorate Degree
2% (11,709)
Education Douglas County NE USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 20% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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