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Douglas County

State:
Kansas
County Seat:
Lawrence

Douglas County's estimated 2025 population is 121,645 with a growth rate of 0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Douglas County is the 5th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 111,204 and has seen a growth of 9.39% since that time.

121,645
Total Population
267
Population Density (mi²)
5
Population Rank (State)
546 0.45%
Annual Population Growth

Douglas County Population

Douglas County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Douglas County includes 79.16% White, 4.57% Asian, 4.21% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White94,63079.16%
Two or more races11,3419.49%
Asian5,4594.57%
Black or African American5,0364.21%
Native American1,6061.34%
Other race1,4701.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50%

Douglas County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Douglas County's average per capita income is $50,092. Household income levels show a median of $68,756. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$119,792-
Families$105,884$127,574
Households$68,756$93,634
Non Families$40,724$54,337

$50,092

Average Income

$68,756

Median Household Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate