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 $56,157 with a poverty rate of 21.56%. The median age in Douglas is 27 years: 25.1 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Douglas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 809 | 80.82% |
| Two or more races | 174 | 17.38% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 311 | 3.22 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 146 | 4.21 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.03 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 73 | 3.49 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Male | 17 | 3.24 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 14.13% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 10.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 8.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 4.09% |
| High School Graduate | 204 | 37.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 4.28% |
| Some College | 112 | 20.82% |
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 | 488 | 418 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 14 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 10 | 4 |
| Other Race | 5 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,313 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,000 | $0 | $48,250 |
| High School Graduate | $23,333 | $28,869 | $18,365 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $54,722 | $29,327 |
| Overall | $29,189 | $33,952 | $24,167 |
| Some College | $34,773 | $43,542 | $23,472 |
$29,189
Average Earnings
$33,952
Average Male
$24,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.23% of Douglas residents speak only English, while 2.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 770 | 150 | 19.48% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 62 | 31.47% |
| Multiple | 174 | 59 | 33.91% |
21.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
22%
Male Poverty Rate
21.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Douglas is Multiple, with 33.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Douglas is White, with 19.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.24% |
| Some College | 5.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Employed | 24.55% |
| Male Employed | 7.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,625 | $58,302 |
| Households | $48,250 | $56,157 |
| Married Families | $61,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,750 | $42,913 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 4.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
84.32%
Born in Douglas
96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born
3.2%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
96.5% of Douglas residents were born in the United States, with 84.32% having been born in Alabama. 3.2% 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% |