Douglas, Arizona Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Douglas, Arizona is 16,118 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest city in Arizona. The median household income is $39,350, the median home value is $138,200, and the median age is 34.0.
The population has declined 10.2% since 2010 (17,609 → 15,819).
16,118
Population
1615
People / sq mi
$39,350
Median Income
$138,200
Median Home Value
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Douglas covers 10.0 sq mi of land at 1615 people per square mile.
About Douglas, AZ
The poverty rate is what most separates Douglas from the typical city: 26.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 16,118 residents, Douglas is a city in Arizona. It ranks #48 among cities in Arizona by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $39,350, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 26.6%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $138,200, with typical rent around $755.
Douglas is among the least college-educated US cities, at 11.3% — below the national 35.0%. Just 7.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Douglas: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Douglas city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Douglas city had a population of 17,609 in 2010 and 15,819 in 2024, a -10.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,609 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.75%.
15,819
Population (2024)
17,609
Population (2010)
17,609
Peak (2010)
-0.75%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,609 |
| 2011 | 17,576 |
| 2012 | 16,988 |
| 2013 | 16,836 |
| 2014 | 16,774 |
| 2015 | 16,592 |
| 2016 | 16,600 |
| 2017 | 16,181 |
| 2018 | 15,932 |
| 2019 | 16,193 |
| 2020 | 16,511 |
| 2021 | 16,335 |
| 2022 | 15,569 |
| 2023 | 15,683 |
| 2024 | 15,819 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$39,350
Median Household Income
$18,276
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$138,200
Median Home Value
$755
Median Rent
62.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
75.2%
High School+
11.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
78.8%
Public Transit
7.2%
Work From Home
21.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.7%
Foreign Born
29.1%
Non-English at Home
4.1%
Veterans
13.6%
With Disability
86.4%
Health Insurance
87.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.9% |
| Public Administration | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Construction | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.7% |
| Retail Trade | 3.3% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Douglas, Arizona has a population of 16,118 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest city in Arizona.
The median household income in Douglas, Arizona is $39,350, with 26.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Douglas, Arizona is $138,200, with median monthly rent at $755 and a homeownership rate of 62.1%.
The median age in Douglas, Arizona is 34.0 years. The population is 58.1% male and 41.9% female.
The population has declined 10.2% since 2010 (17,609 → 15,819).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.