Douglas County, MO Demographics

The total population of Douglas County is estimated to be 11,803 with 5,991 males (50.76%) and 5,812 females (49.24%). There are 179 less females than males in Douglas County.
The median household income in Douglas County was $48,776 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 758(1.53%) from $49,534 in 2020. This income is 65.38% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Douglas County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $63,477. Overall, the median household income for the county of Douglas County stands at $48,776.
In Douglas County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $30,753 for males and $19,638 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $53,171 for males and $36,418 for females.
In Douglas County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, American Indian and Alaska Native households report a median household income of $125,188, while White households have a median household income of $49,173.
In 2022, the population of Douglas County was 11,975, a 1.88% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Douglas County's population was 11,754, an increase of 1.29% compared to a population of 11,604 in 2020.
The median age in Douglas County, MO is 47.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.45% were under the age of 15, 14.09% aged 15 to 29, 43.23% aged 30 to 64, 21.58% aged 65 to 84, and 2.65% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Douglas County population: 94.66% are White, 0.29% are Black or African American, 1.62% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.11% are Asian, 0.03% are some other race and 3.29% are multiracial.