Douglas County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in Nebraska

The population of Douglas County, Nebraska is 585,461 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $79,081, the median home value is $245,800, and the median age is 35.5.

The population of Douglas County has grown 15.9% since 2010 (518,599 → 601,158), a +1.06% annualized rate.

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

585,461

Population

+1.06%

Annual growth

1793

People / sq mi

$79,081

Median Income

$245,800

Median Home Value

Douglas County covers 327 sq mi of land at 1792.9 people per square mile.

About Douglas County, NE

Douglas County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 585,461. It ranks #1 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 35.5, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Douglas County is $79,081, above the US median of $74,580. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $245,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,162. The homeownership rate of 61.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Douglas County reflects 42.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.0 minutes each way.

Douglas County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Douglas County had a population of 518,599 in 2010 and 601,158 in 2024, a 15.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 601,158 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.06%.

601,158

Population (2024)

518,599

Population (2010)

601,158

Peak (2024)

1.06%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	518,599	-	-	estimate
2011	524,264	+5,665	+1.09%	estimate
2012	530,899	+6,635	+1.27%	estimate
2013	536,923	+6,024	+1.13%	estimate
2014	543,236	+6,313	+1.18%	estimate
2015	549,313	+6,077	+1.12%	estimate
2016	555,880	+6,567	+1.20%	estimate
2017	561,099	+5,219	+0.94%	estimate
2018	566,523	+5,424	+0.97%	estimate
2019	570,860	+4,337	+0.77%	estimate
2020	585,451	+14,591	+2.56%	estimate
2021	585,534	+83	+0.01%	estimate
2022	587,894	+2,360	+0.40%	estimate
2023	593,645	+5,751	+0.98%	estimate
2024	601,158	+7,513	+1.27%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	70.8%
Black or African American	10.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.5

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

13.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.0%

5–9

7.0%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

6.5%

25–34

14.8%

35–44

14.1%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

5.5%

60–64

5.9%

65–74

8.6%

75–84

3.8%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 21.2% · Seniors (65+): 13.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$79,081+$4,096 vs state
Mean household income	$111,694
Per-capita income	$45,178
Poverty rate	7.2%+0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	67.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.7%

Finance & real estate

13.4%

Information

11.0%

Manufacturing

8.4%

Education & health care

7.8%

Construction

7.2%

Retail trade

5.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Douglas County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.7% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

73.4%

Public transit

14.3%

Work from home

20.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$245,800+$22,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,162

Median rent

61.7%

Homeownership rate

248,692

Total housing units

94.5%

Occupied

5.5%

Vacant

38.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.3%

With health insurance

95.7%

With broadband internet

29.1%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

10.7%

With a disability

83.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.5%

High School+

42.2%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Nebraska

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Common questions about Douglas County, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Douglas County, Nebraska has a population of 585,461 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 1793 people per square mile.

The population of Douglas County has grown 15.9% since 2010 (518,599 → 601,158), a +1.06% annualized rate.

The median household income in Douglas County, Nebraska is $79,081, with mean (average) household income of $111,694 and per-capita income of $45,178. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Douglas County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (70.8%), Black or African American (10.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Douglas County, Nebraska is 35.5 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Douglas County is $245,800 and median monthly rent is $1,162. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 248,692 total housing units, 5.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Douglas County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Douglas County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.