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 582,638.

  • The median home value in Douglas County is $267,515.

  • The median income in Douglas County is $76,083.

  • The median rent in Douglas County is $1,109.

  • The unemployment rate in Douglas County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Douglas County is 11.0%.

  • 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 489,201

Ralston, NE Population 6,462

Valley, NE Population 3,032

Bennington, NE Population 2,432

Waterloo, NE Population 931

Boys Town, NE Population 720

King Lake, NE Population 71

Venice, NE Population 26

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 582,638. The population has increased 3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 578,771 2.3%
2021 565,739 0.9%
2020 560,617 -

Gender in Douglas County

  • Douglas County is 50.3% female with 292,917 female residents.

  • Douglas County is 49.7% male with 289,721 male residents.

Female
50.3% (292,917)
Male
49.7% (289,721)
Gender Douglas County NE USA
Female 50.3% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Douglas County

Douglas County is:

  • 67.7% White with 394,254 White residents.

  • 10.6% African American with 61,552 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,552 American Indian residents.

  • 4.1% Asian with 24,179 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 160 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 1,642 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 21,492 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.4% Hispanic with 77,807 Hispanic residents.

White
67.7% (394,254)
African American
10.6% (61,552)
American Indian
0.3% (1,552)
Asian
4.1% (24,179)
Hawaiian
0.0% (160)
Other
0.3% (1,642)
Two Or More
3.7% (21,492)
Hispanic
13.4% (77,807)

Table: Douglas County By Race

Race Douglas County NE USA
White 67.7% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 10.6% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 4.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 13.4% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Douglas County, Nebraska

  • 4.6% of households in Douglas County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Douglas County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Douglas County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Douglas County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Douglas County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Douglas County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

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

  • 18.6% of households in Douglas County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Douglas County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Douglas County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (27,084)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (21,148)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.2% (36,332)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.4% (42,886)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (61,264)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (98,797)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (75,018)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.6% (108,362)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.7% (50,642)
$200,000 or more
10.5% (61,100)
Income Douglas County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.6% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.7% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.5% 7.8% 11.4%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Douglas County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 21.0% 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.

  • 26.0% of adults in Douglas County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% 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
5% (29,131)
9-12th Grade
4% (23,305)
High School / GED
21% (122,353)
Some College
21% (122,353)
Associate's Degree
8% (46,611)
Bachelor's Degree
26% (151,485)
Master's Degree
10% (58,263)
Professional Degree
3% (17,479)
Doctorate Degree
2% (11,652)
Education Douglas County NE USA
< 9th Grade 5% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 21% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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