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Douglas County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Tuscola

Douglas County's estimated 2025 population is 19,553 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Douglas County is the 58th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 19,977 and has seen a growth of -2.12% since that time.

19,553
Total Population
47
Population Density (mi²)
58
Population Rank (State)
-38 -0.19%
Annual Population Growth

Douglas County Population

Douglas County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Douglas County includes 90.49% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White17,81490.49%
Two or more races1,1195.68%
Other race3361.71%
Black or African American2671.36%
Asian890.45%
Native American610.31%

Douglas County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Douglas County's average per capita income is $45,422. Household income levels show a median of $74,186. The poverty rate stands at 8.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$98,248-
Families$87,355$100,961
Households$74,186$87,643
Non Families$37,959$53,684

$45,422

Average Income

$74,186

Median Household Income

8.88%

Poverty Rate