Douglas County's estimated 2026 population is 612,017 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Douglas County is the largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 518,599 and has seen a growth of 18.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.6 years
Female: 36.3 years
Male: 34.9 years
There are 441,051 adults, (83,264 of whom are seniors) in Douglas County.
Female: 297,326 (50.3%)
Male: 293,410 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Douglas County includes 68.64% White, 10.56% Black or African American, 5.24% other race, 4.39% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 405,474 | 68.64% |
| Black or African American | 62,368 | 10.56% |
| Two or more races | 61,347 | 10.38% |
| Other race | 30,933 | 5.24% |
| Asian | 25,957 | 4.39% |
| Native American | 4,344 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 313 | 0.05% |
Douglas County's average per capita income is $54,807. Household income levels show a median of $80,391. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $129,206 | $169,006 |
| Families | $108,805 | $144,045 |
| Households | $80,391 | $114,185 |
| Non Families | $48,488 | $64,993 |
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