Douglas is a city located in Cochise County Arizona. Douglas has a 2024 population of 15,344. Douglas is currently declining at a rate of -1.88% annually and its population has decreased by -7.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,518 in 2020.
The average household income in Douglas is $56,373 with a poverty rate of 30.22%. The median age in Douglas is 34 years: 33.7 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Douglas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 6,984 | 43.33% |
| White | 6,161 | 38.22% |
| Other race | 2,045 | 12.69% |
| Black or African American | 556 | 3.45% |
| Native American | 275 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.24% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,560 | 2.84 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Married | 1,757 | 3.45 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 1,381 | 1.13 | 49 | 51 |
| Female | 1,052 | 3.65 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 370 | 3.94 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,512 | 14.17% |
| Associates Degree | 876 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 740 | 6.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 466 | 4.37% |
| High School Graduate | 3,481 | 32.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,129 | 10.58% |
| Some College | 2,465 | 23.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,408 | 6,187 | 822 |
| 2+ Races | 4,227 | 3,175 | 410 |
| White | 1,555 | 1,313 | 302 |
| Other Race | 1,382 | 936 | 51 |
| Black | 443 | 338 | 33 |
| Native American | 217 | 201 | 38 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Islander | 38 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,850 | $48,750 | $36,352 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,323 | $50,938 | $50,109 |
| High School Graduate | $24,684 | $23,771 | $25,396 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,561 | $21,394 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,936 | $26,068 | $28,045 |
| Some College | $29,063 | $21,705 | $32,083 |
$26,936
Average Earnings
$26,068
Average Male
$28,045
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
29.1% of Douglas residents speak only English, while 70.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,916 | 3,804 | 31.92% |
| Multiple | 6,414 | 1,739 | 27.11% |
| Other | 1,554 | 400 | 25.74% |
| Black | 180 | 89 | 49.44% |
| Native | 117 | 70 | 59.83% |
| White | 711 | 61 | 8.58% |
30.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.18%
Male Poverty Rate
33.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Douglas is Native, with 59.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Douglas is White, with 8.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.08% |
| High School | 30.14% |
| Some College | 17.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.16% |
| Female Employed | 18.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.99% |
| Male Employed | 7.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,706 | $62,947 |
| Households | $39,350 | $56,373 |
| Married Families | $67,159 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,631 | $38,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
505
Number of Veterans
488
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 176 |
| First Gulf War | 168 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 157 |
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 75+ | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 5.87% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 2.62% |
| Black | 89 | 18.02% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 32 | 60.38% |
| Native American | 9 | 4.15% |
| Islander | 9 | 23.68% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.2%
Labor Force Participation
35.6%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
61.81%
Born in Douglas
76.82%
Native Born
23.18%
Foreign Born
10.01%
Non Citizen
13.17%
Naturalized
76.82% of Douglas residents were born in the United States, with 61.81% having been born in Arizona. 10.01% 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 | 13,877 | -294 | -2.07% |
| 2028 | 14,171 | -293 | -2.03% |
| 2027 | 14,464 | -293 | -1.99% |
| 2026 | 14,757 | -294 | -1.95% |
| 2025 | 15,051 | -293 | -1.91% |
| 2024 | 15,344 | -294 | -1.88% |
| 2023 | 15,638 | 67 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 15,571 | -766 | -4.69% |
| 2021 | 16,337 | -181 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 16,518 | 259 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 16,259 | 285 | 1.78% |
| 2018 | 15,974 | -250 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 16,224 | -393 | -2.37% |
| 2016 | 16,617 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 16,603 | -180 | -1.07% |
| 2014 | 16,783 | -62 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 16,845 | -150 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 16,995 | -585 | -3.33% |
| 2011 | 17,580 | -26 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 17,606 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,312 | 1,490 | 11.62% |
| 1990 | 12,822 | -236 | -1.81% |
| 1980 | 13,058 | 596 | 4.78% |
| 1970 | 12,462 | 537 | 4.5% |
| 1960 | 11,925 | 2,483 | 26.3% |
| 1950 | 9,442 | 819 | 9.5% |
| 1940 | 8,623 | -1,205 | -12.26% |
| 1930 | 9,828 | -88 | -0.89% |
| 1920 | 9,916 | 3,479 | 54.05% |
| 1910 | 6,437 | -7,440 | -53.61% |