Douglas is a town located in Marshall County Alabama. Douglas has a 2024 population of 789. Douglas is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 3.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 761 in 2020.
The average household income in Douglas is $75,002 with a poverty rate of 18.5%. The median age in Douglas is 26.4 years: 27 years for males, and 25.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Douglas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 853 | 73.98% |
| Other race | 162 | 14.05% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 11.97% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 359 | 3.21 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 188 | 4.15 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 84 | 1.06 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Female | 61 | 3.2 | 26.2 | 73.8 |
| Male | 26 | 3.42 | 19.2 | 80.8 |
3.68
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 11.94% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 7.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 10.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 3.98% |
| High School Graduate | 224 | 37.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 10.61% |
| Some College | 108 | 17.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 511 | 435 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 22 | 4 |
| Other Race | 57 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 12 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,500 | $0 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $30,769 | $32,404 | $25,694 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,474 | $60,357 | $33,750 |
| Overall | $38,077 | $47,125 | $31,477 |
| Some College | $42,679 | $46,250 | $27,083 |
$38,077
Average Earnings
$47,125
Average Male
$31,477
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.4% of Douglas residents speak only English, while 12.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 837 | 117 | 13.98% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 92 | 33.09% |
| Multiple | 138 | 52 | 37.68% |
| Other | 144 | 37 | 25.69% |
18.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.84%
Male Poverty Rate
20.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Douglas is Multiple, with 37.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Douglas is White, with 13.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.85% |
| High School | 17.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.82% |
| Some College | 5.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,875 | $83,795 |
| Households | $56,406 | $75,002 |
| Married Families | $77,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,500 | $43,005 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 3.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.13%
Born in Douglas
93.93%
Native Born
6.07%
Foreign Born
5.9%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
93.93% of Douglas residents were born in the United States, with 82.13% having been born in Alabama. 5.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 824 | 7 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 817 | 7 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 810 | 7 | 0.87% |
| 2026 | 803 | 7 | 0.88% |
| 2025 | 796 | 7 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 789 | 7 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 782 | 9 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 773 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 764 | 3 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 761 | -18 | -2.31% |
| 2019 | 779 | 5 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 774 | 6 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 768 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 763 | 6 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 757 | 2 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 755 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 754 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 754 | 5 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 749 | 7 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 742 | 0 | 0% |