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Douglas County, Nevada

Douglas County, Nevada. Douglas County had 50,111 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). It holds 21 places (21 census-designated) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 32005.

Douglas County is one of the 2 counties of the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

50,111

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 49,488 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,623

Median household income

$90,754

±$5,718 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260

Median home value

$615,400

±$19,346 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400

Median gross rent

$1,593

±$85 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597

How many people live in Douglas County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 49,488 residents in Douglas County. The Census Bureau estimates 50,111 for July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 49,623 over 711 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +489 (50,014)
2021→2022 −426 (49,588)
2022→2023 −181 (49,407)
2023→2024 +184 (49,591)
2024→2025 +520 (50,111)

Douglas County in Nevada. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Douglas County	Nevada	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	49,623	3,184,612	+1,491
Households	21,325±375	1,202,593	+584
Average household size	2.31±0.04	2.62	no clear change
Housing units	24,825±49	1,326,471	+426

Douglas County's population since 2000

From 41,259 in 2000 to 50,111 in 2025: up 21.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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.

2000 Census 41,259
2005 (estimate) 46,731
2010 Census 46,997
2015 (estimate) 47,422
2020 Census 49,488
2025 (estimate) 50,111

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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Douglas County?

Douglas County holds 21 places: 21 census-designated places. The largest is Gardnerville Ranchos with 12,114 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Douglas County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Gardnerville Ranchos	CDP	11,318	12,114±791	$87,785	$486,000	9.5%	100%
Johnson Lane	CDP	6,409	6,467±522	$121,458	$764,100	3.3%	100%
Gardnerville	CDP	6,211	5,486±670	$62,267	$487,300	14.4%	100%
Indian Hills	CDP	5,962	5,527±486	$78,278	$483,800	9.7%	100%
Minden	CDP	3,442	3,707±454	$99,904	$586,000	13.3%	100%
Kingsbury	CDP	2,313	2,209±450	$96,250	$1,077,200	1.1%	100%
Topaz Ranch Estates	CDP	1,630	1,621±167	$57,574	$289,300	12.7%	100%
East Valley	CDP	1,558	1,283±282	$125,417	$874,300	4.9%	100%
GenoaGEOID 3227100	CDP	1,343	1,284±337	$121,981	$1,003,200	7.4%	100%
RuhenstrothGEOID 3263450	CDP	1,239	1,682±347	$105,281	$670,200	14.1%	100%
Round Hill Village	CDP	898	823±234	$197,885	$1,296,200	13.6%	100%
Fish SpringsGEOID 3225000	CDP	684	528±173	$102,639	$680,000	4.9%	100%
Zephyr CoveGEOID 3286200	CDP	679	562±229	$139,048	$1,750,000	0.0%	100%
StatelineGEOID 3269200	CDP	595	503±195	$47,054	not published	16.5%	100%
Carter Springs	CDP	585	526±79	$91,667	$384,600	4.8%	100%
LakeridgeGEOID 3239100	CDP	409	204±102	not published	$2,000,000 or more	0.0%	100%
SkylandGEOID 3267600	CDP	328	313±103	$89,792	$1,459,300	0.0%	100%
GlenbrookGEOID 3227900	CDP	315	378±216	$250,000 or more	$2,000,000 or more	0.0%	100%
Topaz Lake	CDP	202	318±100	$75,000	$552,600	24.2%	100%
Double SpringGEOID 3219150	CDP	180	265±140	$135,938	$785,000	0.8%	100%
Logan CreekGEOID 3242350	CDP	40	61±72	not published	not published	0.0%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Douglas County?

The median resident of Douglas County is 55.0 years old; 14.9% are under 18 and 32.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.0%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Douglas County	Nevada	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	55.0±0.3	39.1	+3.0
Under 18 years	14.9%±0.3 pts	21.7%	–
65 years and over	32.7%±0.4 pts	17.0%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	13.0%	29.6%	+0.3 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	77.2%±1.0 pts	44.8%	−3.6 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	0.3%±0.2 pts	9.0%	–
Asian alone, not Hispanic	2.3%±0.2 pts	8.8%	+0.7 pts
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	1.1%±0.2 pts	0.6%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.7%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	4.5%±0.6 pts	6.0%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	1.6%±0.9 pts	0.6%	–
Born outside the United States	6.2%±0.8 pts	19.1%	−1.2 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	11.5%±1.2 pts	29.5%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	11.2%±0.9 pts	7.9%	–
With a disability	16.7%±1.5 pts	13.9%	–
No health insurance coverage	6.0%±1.0 pts	11.4%	−1.8 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	94.3%±0.9 pts	87.5%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	31.6%±2.0 pts	27.9%	no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	10.8%±1.2 pts	9.8%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	4.2%±0.8 pts	4.1%	–

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 County earn?

Half of Douglas County's 21,325 households earn less than $90,754 a year (±$5,718), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 the median was $82,223 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,531 after inflation. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Douglas County	Nevada	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$90,754±$5,718	$78,260	+$8,531
Mean household income	$136,388±$8,463	$106,475	–
Per capita income	$59,360±$3,664	$41,354	+$11,592
People below the poverty line	9.0%±1.6 pts	12.4%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	13.5%±4.9 pts	16.3%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	5.6%±1.2 pts	12.7%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	94.0%±1.3 pts	92.0%	–

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 County?

Owners occupy 78.8% of Douglas County's occupied homes and renters 21.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $615,400 by its owner (±$19,346). The median renter pays $1,593 a month including utilities, and 46.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Douglas County	Nevada	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$615,400±$19,346	$435,400	+$149,213
Median gross rent	$1,593±$85	$1,597	+$237
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	46.4%±6.2 pts	46.4%	+13.4 pts
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$2,010±$99	$1,932	–
Owner-occupied homes	78.8%±2.2 pts	60.0%	+7.4 pts
Housing units	24,825±49	1,326,471	+426
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.9%±0.7 pts	1.1%	–
Rental vacancy rate	6.7%±3.2 pts	6.8%	–
Single-family detached homes	77.0%±1.7 pts	60.4%	–
Mobile homes	6.5%±1.1 pts	5.2%	–
Built 2020 or later	1.5%±0.6 pts	3.2%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	1.1%±0.5 pts	1.1%	–

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 County building?

Builders took permits for 324 new housing units across Douglas County in 2025 (324 single-family), 6.5 per 1,000 residents.

2019 154 units
2020 200 units
2021 281 units
2022 246 units
2023 312 units
2024 314 units
2025 324 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Douglas County get to work?

73.8% of Douglas County's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Douglas County	Nevada	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	50.1%±1.7 pts	63.2%	–
Unemployment rate	3.0%±0.8 pts	7.0%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	73.8%±2.4 pts	70.5%	–
Carpooled	8.5%±1.6 pts	11.1%	–
Public transportation	0.3%±0.4 pts	2.2%	–
Walked	1.7%±0.7 pts	1.5%	–
Worked from home	12.7%±1.7 pts	11.9%	+4.3 pts
Mean travel time to work	26.2 min±1.5	24.8 min	+2.0 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 are Douglas County's census tracts?

Douglas County is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,267 (Tract 15) to $145,921 (Tract 13).

Census tracts of Douglas County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 1032005001000	Gardnerville Ranchos	2,906	3,011±351	$95,740	$496,600	$1,723	2.1%
Tract 1132005001100	Gardnerville Ranchos	5,238	5,441±568	$75,430	$441,600	$1,492	14.0%
Tract 1232005001200	Gardnerville Ranchos	3,138	3,562±455	$106,429	$666,200	$1,322	9.1%
Tract 1332005001300	Gardnerville Ranchos (1%)	1,762	2,071±455	$145,921	$1,193,900	$2,250	7.5%
Tract 1432005001400	Minden	3,439	3,707±454	$99,904	$586,000	$1,819	13.3%
Tract 1532005001500	Gardnerville	6,211	5,486±670	$62,267	$487,300	$1,241	14.4%
Tract 1632005001600	Zephyr Cove (24%)	1,799	1,612±289	$138,594	$2,000,000 or more	$1,500	0.0%
Tract 1732005001700	Round Hill Village (55%)	1,493	1,326±263	$97,679	$1,262,000	$1,781	14.7%
Tract 1832005001800	Kingsbury (98%)	2,301	2,209±450	$96,250	$1,077,200	$1,769	1.1%
Tract 1932005001900	Genoa (44%)	1,843	1,734±324	$120,495	$1,031,300	not published	7.4%
Tract 2032005002000	Indian Hills	3,515	3,278±437	$75,917	$448,100	$1,302	12.1%
Tract 2132005002100	Indian Hills	2,051	1,954±261	$81,910	$527,200	$2,169	5.4%
Tract 2232005002200	Johnson Lane (79%)	6,572	6,624±528	$122,083	$767,400	$1,475	3.3%
Tract 2332005002300	East Valley (20%)	3,642	3,889±441	$106,673	$736,500	not published	9.8%
Tract 2432005002400	Carter Springs (6%)	1,717	1,678±167	$82,500	$429,300	$1,280	9.2%
Tract 2532005002500	Topaz Ranch Estates (32%)	1,861	2,041±176	$63,393	$302,600	$1,525	15.0%
Tract 990032005990000	–	0	0±14	not published	not published	not published	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Douglas County compare with Nevada's other counties?

Douglas County's rank among Nevada's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	7th of 17
Growth 2020-2025	9th of 17
Residents per square mile	4th of 17
Median household income	2nd of 16
Median home value	1st of 16
Median gross rent	3rd of 17
Poverty rate	11th of 15
Bachelor's degree or higher	2nd of 17
Median age	1st of 17

Every county in Nevada

Source: PlainCities ranks 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

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