Douglas County, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Douglas County, WA 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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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 71% of counties in Washington
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 79% of counties in Washington
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Douglas County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,366 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 24.0 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.27% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,911 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Douglas County grew by 22.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,366 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Douglas County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.5% of residents. That is about the same share as Washington.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,517 21.5% on par
- Millennials 29–44 8,954 20.2% -3.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,565 19.3% -0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,687 17.3% +1.1 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 Washington, 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 48.8% of the people living in Douglas County and men 51.2%.
- Women 48.8% Washington 49.7%
- Men 51.2% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Douglas County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Douglas County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,191 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.37% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Douglas County is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Douglas County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $450,000 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,304 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.3% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Douglas County is about 28.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,304 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Douglas County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 140 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Douglas County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.8 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.6 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 140 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,345 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,636 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 773 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Washington:
Walla Walla County (12.2 min), San Juan County (12.3 min), Asotin County (13.2 min).
Slowest:
Mason County (32.0 min), Garfield County (28.4 min), Snohomish County (28.3 min).
The average commute time in Douglas County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Washington.
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 D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Douglas County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.4), San Juan County (0.4), Jefferson County (0.4).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.2), Yakima County (0.2), Grant County (0.2).
Health
Douglas County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Douglas County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.6% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.8), Whitman County (0.8), San Juan County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Okanogan County (0.8), Pacific County (0.8).
Douglas County, WA Compared With Nearby Counties
Douglas County, WA is the 4th largest of the 5 counties compared here, 44,366 residents against a local median of 63,654. The measure that sets Douglas County, WA apart most is median home price: $450,000, 37% above the local median of $328,276.
The counties themselves spread $241,620 on median home price, so Douglas County, WA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Douglas County, WA has the 2nd highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County, WA | 44,366 | $82,191 #1/5 | $450,000 #2/5 | 16.8 min #5/5 |
| Grant County, WA | 101,798 | $73,032 | $238,970 | 16.3 min |
| Okanogan County, WA | 43,418 | $62,935 | $319,053 | 13.9 min |
| Chelan County, WA | 80,140 | $81,888 | $480,590 | 16.3 min |
| Kittitas County, WA | 47,168 | $73,884 | $337,500 | 13.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas County, Washington.
How big is Douglas County, Washington by population?
About 44,366 people live in Douglas County, Washington, in 15,911 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 36.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Douglas County, Washington urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Douglas County, Washington has 24 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 28% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Douglas County, Washington?
The median home costs 5.5 times the median household income ($450,000 against $82,191), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,304 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Douglas County, Washington?
Unemployment in Douglas County, Washington is only 3.9%, 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, Washington?
20.3% of adults in Douglas County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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