Douglas is a city located in Converse County Wyoming. Douglas has a 2024 population of 6,471. It is also the county seat of Converse County. Douglas is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,382 in 2020.
The average household income in Douglas is $92,683 with a poverty rate of 16.98%. The median age in Douglas is 36.5 years: 38.2 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Douglas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,110 | 96.13% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,596 | 2.42 | 77 | 23 |
| Married | 1,206 | 3.25 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 1,137 | 1.3 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 159 | 3.88 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Male | 94 | 2.91 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
77.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 6.6% |
| Associates Degree | 410 | 9.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 661 | 16.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 343 | 8.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,489 | 36.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 811 | 19.67% |
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 | 3,552 | 3,224 | 941 |
| Hispanic | 441 | 360 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 91 | 25 |
| Native American | 25 | 24 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,929 | $70,905 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,354 | $63,704 | $63,068 |
| High School Graduate | $61,250 | $64,984 | $36,633 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,250 | $64,110 | $37,364 |
| Some College | $46,927 | $105,208 | $36,845 |
$57,250
Average Earnings
$64,110
Average Male
$37,364
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.27% of Douglas residents speak only English, while 5.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,245 | 906 | 17.27% |
| Hispanic | 822 | 128 | 15.57% |
| Native | 60 | 60 | 100% |
| Black | 32 | 13 | 40.63% |
16.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.47%
Male Poverty Rate
18.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Douglas is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Douglas is Hispanic, with 15.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.16% |
| Some College | 13.08% |
| High School | 10.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.28% |
| Male Employed | 7.15% |
| Female Employed | 7.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,188 | $106,111 |
| Households | $79,322 | $92,683 |
| Married Families | $114,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,080 | $72,671 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
497
Number of Veterans
488
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 226 |
| Vietnam | 154 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 232 |
| 55 to 64 | 100 |
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 75+ | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 472 | 10.93% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 27.47% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
48.57%
Born in Douglas
95.86%
Native Born
4.14%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
95.86% of Douglas residents were born in the United States, with 48.57% having been born in Wyoming. 1.57% 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 | 6,582 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 6,560 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 2027 | 6,538 | 23 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 6,515 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 6,493 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 6,471 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 6,449 | 24 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 6,425 | 71 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 6,354 | -28 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 6,382 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 6,385 | 95 | 1.51% |
| 2018 | 6,290 | -32 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 6,322 | -158 | -2.44% |
| 2016 | 6,480 | -62 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 6,542 | 88 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 6,454 | -23 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 6,477 | 201 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 6,276 | 184 | 3.02% |
| 2011 | 6,092 | -11 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 6,103 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,288 | 212 | 4.18% |
| 1990 | 5,076 | -954 | -15.82% |
| 1980 | 6,030 | 3,353 | 125.25% |
| 1970 | 2,677 | -145 | -5.14% |
| 1960 | 2,822 | 278 | 10.93% |
| 1950 | 2,544 | -4,038 | -61.35% |