Douglas County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Douglas County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Health Top gradeHealthiest county in Colorado
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Income Top gradeWealthiest county in Colorado
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Education Top gradeAmong the top 3 best educated counties in Colorado
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Douglas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 377,140 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 447.5 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.30% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 139,957 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Douglas County grew by 39.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 377,140 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Douglas County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.3% of residents. That is about the same share as Colorado.
- Gen Z 13–28 73,175 19.4% -3.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 91,588 24.3% on par
- Gen X 45–60 91,208 24.2% +4.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 48,388 12.8% -2.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in Douglas County and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 50.1% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Douglas County has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Douglas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $149,583 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.33% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Douglas County is about 56% higher than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Douglas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $701,148 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,192 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.4% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Douglas County is about 26.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,192 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Douglas County spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 197 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Douglas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.6 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.2 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 197 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,098 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 30.5% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,149 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,816 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Douglas County is 24 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Douglas County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Douglas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.5% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Douglas County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Douglas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.5% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Douglas County, CO Compared With Nearby Counties
Douglas County, CO is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 377,140 residents against a local median of 579,346. Where Douglas County, CO breaks from the counties next to it is median household income, sitting 57% above the local median of $94,979 at $149,583. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Median home price tells the same story from another angle: $701,148 against a local median of $591,210, 19% above it. The counties themselves spread $39,543 on median household income, so Douglas County, CO sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Douglas County, CO has the highest median household income of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County, CO | 377,140 | $149,583 #1/6 | $701,148 #1/6 | 23.6 min #5/6 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 579,346 | $110,559 | $591,210 | 23.4 min |
| Denver County, CO | 718,150 | $94,979 | $618,408 | 22.9 min |
| Teller County, CO | 24,825 | $84,363 | $446,907 | 31.3 min |
| Broomfield County, CO | 76,305 | $123,906 | $685,833 | 22.9 min |
| El Paso County, CO | 742,974 | $91,268 | $449,839 | 21.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas County, Colorado.
How many people live in Douglas County, Colorado?
About 377,140 people live in Douglas County, Colorado, in 139,957 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 38.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Douglas County, Colorado urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Douglas County, Colorado has 447 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 5.2 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Douglas County, Colorado?
The median home costs 4.7 times the median household income ($701,148 against $149,583), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,192 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Douglas County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Douglas County, Colorado is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Douglas County, Colorado?
55.5% of adults in Douglas County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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