Douglas County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 76th-largest in Missouri

The population of Douglas County, Missouri is 11,850 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $49,828, the median home value is $164,400, and the median age is 46.6.

The population of Douglas County has declined 10.0% since 2010 (13,652 → 12,290), a -0.75% annualized rate.

Douglas County within Missouri · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

11,850

Population

-0.75%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$49,828

Median Income

$164,400

Median Home Value

Douglas County covers 814 sq mi of land at 14.6 people per square mile.

About Douglas County, MO

Douglas County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 41.2% of the population. With 11,850 residents, Douglas County is a county in Missouri.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $49,828, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $164,400, with typical rent around $687.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 9.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Douglas County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Douglas County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Douglas County had a population of 13,652 in 2010 and 12,290 in 2024, a -10.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,652 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.68%.

Douglas County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

12,290

Population (2024)

13,652

Population (2010)

13,652

Peak (2010)

-0.68%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	13,652	-	-	estimate
2011	13,636	-16	-0.12%	estimate
2012	13,582	-54	-0.40%	estimate
2013	13,449	-133	-0.98%	estimate
2014	13,533	+84	+0.62%	estimate
2015	13,374	-159	-1.17%	estimate
2016	13,368	-6	-0.04%	estimate
2017	13,301	-67	-0.50%	estimate
2018	13,416	+115	+0.86%	estimate
2019	13,248	-168	-1.25%	estimate
2020	11,600	-1,648	-12.44%	estimate
2021	11,746	+146	+1.26%	estimate
2022	11,967	+221	+1.88%	estimate
2023	12,224	+257	+2.15%	estimate
2024	12,290	+66	+0.54%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.8%
Black or African American	0.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.6

Median Age

49.3%

Female

50.7%

Male

25.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

4.0%

25–34

8.9%

35–44

10.9%

45–54

11.9%

55–59

5.8%

60–64

9.0%

65–74

14.8%

75–84

7.2%

85+

3.0%

Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 25.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$49,828$-19,092 vs state
Mean household income	$72,916
Per-capita income	$29,926
Poverty rate	11.6%+3.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	48.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

21.9%

Professional & business services

21.1%

Construction

8.9%

Retail trade

7.9%

Agriculture

6.3%

Public administration

4.5%

Information

4.4%

Education & health care

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Douglas County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

78.9%

Public transit

9.6%

Work from home

26.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$164,400$-51,200 vs state

Median home value

$687

Median rent

79.3%

Homeownership rate

5,397

Total housing units

86.9%

Occupied

13.1%

Vacant

20.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.7%

With health insurance

89.1%

With broadband internet

41.2%

Foreign-born

10.9%

Veterans (18+)

20.4%

With a disability

99.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.6%

High School+

15.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Douglas County, Missouri has a population of 11,850 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 15 people per square mile.

The population of Douglas County has declined 10.0% since 2010 (13,652 → 12,290), a -0.75% annualized rate.

The median household income in Douglas County, Missouri is $49,828, with mean (average) household income of $72,916 and per-capita income of $29,926. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Douglas County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Douglas County, Missouri is 46.6 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.

The median home value in Douglas County is $164,400 and median monthly rent is $687. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,397 total housing units, 13.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Douglas County, Missouri is manufacturing, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Douglas County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.