City · Arizona
Douglas, Arizona
Douglas, city, in Cochise County, Arizona. Douglas had 16,038 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,534 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,981 (±41). GEOID 0420050.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,038
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,534 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,981 ±41
Median household income
$42,019
±$6,447 (90% margin)
Arizona: $79,964
Median home value
$157,700
±$8,771 (90% margin)
Arizona: $394,500
Median gross rent
$772
±$44 (90% margin)
Arizona: $1,543
Where is Douglas and what county is it in?
Douglas is a city in Cochise County, Arizona. It covers 10.0 square miles of land, 1,657 residents per square mile in 2020.
Douglas is in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Douglas, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,038 people lived in Douglas on July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, while Arizona grew 6.5%. The 2020 Census counted 16,534 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,981 (±41).
| Measure | Douglas | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,981 ±41 | 125,566 | −326 |
| Households | 4,566 ±326 | 50,982 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.20 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,468 ±302 | 59,666 | no clear change |
Douglas's population since 2000
From 14,312 in 2000 to 16,038 in 2025: up 12.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Douglas as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Douglas?
The median resident of Douglas is 34.4 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 81.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 11.8%. 24.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Douglas | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±1.8 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±2.3 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1% ±1.7 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Male | 59.6% ±2.1 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 81.7% ±2.4 pts | 34.7% | +4.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 11.8% ±2.1 pts | 54.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 2.9% | −1.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.2% ±3.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 68.3% ±3.8 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±1.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1% ±2.4 pts | 19.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.5% ±3.5 pts | 8.3% | +5.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.1% ±3.0 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.4% ±2.4 pts | 28.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±1.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.9% ±3.3 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Douglas earn?
Half of Douglas's 4,566 households earn less than $42,019 a year (±$6,447), against $59,742 in Cochise County and $79,964 in Arizona. In 2015-2019 it was $43,707 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Douglas | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,019 ±$6,447 | $59,742 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,468 ±$5,669 | $78,017 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,503 ±$1,912 | $33,002 | −$3,389 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.8% ±4.6 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.1% ±8.5 pts | 19.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.6% ±3.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% ±2.6 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.2% ±4.1 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Douglas?
Owners occupy 62.6% of Douglas's occupied homes and renters 37.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,700 by its owner (±$8,771). The median renter pays $772 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Douglas | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,700 ±$8,771 | $218,300 | +$34,261 |
| Median gross rent | $772 ±$44 | $995 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4% ±8.8 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,132 ±$41 | $1,352 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.6% ±5.2 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.4% ±5.2 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Housing units | 5,468 ±302 | 59,666 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±4.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.4% ±3.8 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±2.0 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±1.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.8% ±3.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% ±3.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Douglas building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Douglas in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 6.8 across Arizona.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Douglas work and get to work?
76.4% of Douglas's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.3%.
| Measure | Douglas | Cochise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.3% ±2.8 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.3% ±3.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4% ±6.3 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7% ±3.4 pts | 12.2% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±4.2 | 23.4 min | +8.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Douglas?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Douglas, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,927 (Tract 9.02) to $50,592 (Tract 7).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7Cochise County | 4,815 | $50,592 |
| Tract 8Cochise County | 4,285 | $39,884 |
| Tract 9.01Cochise County | 3,002 | $45,518 |
| Tract 9.02Cochise County | 2,510 | $28,927 |
| Tract 5.03Cochise County | 2,887 | $33,214 |
| Tract 6Cochise County | 3,651 | $48,606 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Douglas) · Census block assignment files
How does Douglas compare with other places in Arizona?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Douglas is the 2,303rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 37th-most populous of 91 in Arizona.
Douglas ranks 175th of 196 places in Arizona with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 37th | 91 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 77th | 85 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th | 210 |
| Median household income | 175th | 196 |
| Per capita income | 185th | 209 |
| Median home value | 150th | 189 |
| Median gross rent | 136th | 168 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd | 164 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 152nd | 175 |
| Median age | 162nd | 208 |
| Owner-occupied share | 165th | 206 |
| Work from home | 106th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 111th | 206 |
Douglas's figures with every place in Arizona (CSV)
Every place in Arizona, sortable · Compare Douglas with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Douglas?
9 of the 57 figures for Douglas on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Douglas are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Douglas.