Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Douglas, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,118

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

83.5%13,456

White

10.8%1,748

Black

2.8%448

Two or More

1.5%240

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%158

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%38

Asian

0.2%27

Other

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.7%924

High School Diploma

24%2,557

Some College (<1 yr)

4%426

Some College (1+ yr)

19.1%2,039

Associate's Degree

8.2%876

Bachelor's Degree

6.9%740

Master's Degree

4.1%434

Professional Degree

0.1%14

Doctorate

0.2%18

HS or Higher

75.2%

BA or Higher

11.3%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,200

Median Renti

$755

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.1%2,830

Renter-Occupied

37.9%1,730

Total Units

5,570

Homeownership

62.1%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.1%313

$50K–$100K

13.1%370

$100K–$150K

30.7%868

$150K–$200K

21.3%602

$200K–$300K

18.8%532

$300K–$500K

2.9%81

$500K–$1M

1.3%38

$1M+

0.9%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

397

$500–$750

351

$750–$1,000

427

$1,000–$1,250

244

$1,250–$1,500

102

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%20

2010–2019

3.2%181

2000–2009

8.3%465

1990–1999

7.8%433

1980–1989

9.5%531

1970–1979

17.9%996

1960–1969

12.2%680

1950–1959

10.4%580

1940–1949

9.6%536

1939 or earlier

20.6%1,148

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.1%2,697

Electricity

38%1,735

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%58

No Fuel

1.1%48

Wood

0.3%15

Fuel Oil

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,350

Mean Household Incomei

$56,373

Per Capita Incomei

$18,276

Poverty Ratei

24.2%

Unemploymenti

11.4%

Labor Forcei

5,169

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%398

$10K–$15K

10.2%464

$15K–$20K

6%274

$20K–$25K

5.3%241

$25K–$30K

7.8%355

$30K–$35K

5.7%258

$35K–$40K

7.5%342

$40K–$45K

4.6%212

$45K–$50K

4.2%190

$50K–$60K

6.4%292

$60K–$75K

9%410

$75K–$100K

9.2%418

$100K–$125K

5.5%249

$125K–$150K

4.5%207

$150K–$200K

3%137

$200K+

2.5%113

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

382

Residentsi

715

Avg. Tenant Renti

$270/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers164 homes83% occupied$315/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8218 homes97% occupied$237/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,350/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

82.7%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

16.4%

Low income$20K–$31K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

79.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.9% of subsidized households are minority

17.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,73623.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,542

United Kingdom

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,292

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,581

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

505(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.4%Insured

13.6%Uninsured