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Douglas County, Washington
Douglas County, Washington. Douglas County had 46,473 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.2% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 53017.
Douglas County is one of the 2 counties of the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,473
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,938 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,366
Median household income
$80,363
±$6,149 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$432,500
±$14,778 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,305
±$86 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Douglas County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 42,938 residents in Douglas County. The Census Bureau estimates 46,473 for July 1, 2025, up 8.2% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 44,366 over 1,819 square miles of land.
| Measure | Douglas County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,366 | 7,816,116 | +2,343 |
| Households | 15,923±330 | 3,064,820 | +660 |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.06 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,960±31 | 3,306,620 | +958 |
Douglas County's population since 2000
From 32,603 in 2000 to 46,473 in 2025: up 42.5%. 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.
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 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is East Wenatchee with 14,414 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| East Wenatchee | 14,158 | $77,558 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 2,141 | $52,375 |
| Rock Island | 1,279 | $69,861 |
| Waterville | 1,134 | $78,589 |
| Mansfield | 326 | $61,458 |
| Coulee Dam | 1,211 | $66,732 |
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 38.9 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.5%. 15.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Douglas County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9±0.7 | 38.3 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 24.4%±0.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.5% | 14.4% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.9%±0.7 pts | 63.1% | −6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.9%±1.4 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.7%±1.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0%±1.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3%±1.5 pts | 6.3% | +3.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.5%±1.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.5%±2.0 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2%±1.2 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 15,923 households earn less than $80,363 a year (±$6,149), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $77,473 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Douglas County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,363±$6,149 | $98,141 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $109,623±$6,663 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,767±$2,025 | $53,744 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3%±1.6 pts | 9.9% | −3.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.0%±3.3 pts | 11.6% | −6.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3%±2.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±1.9 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 69.3% of Douglas County's occupied homes and renters 30.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $432,500 by its owner (±$14,778). The median renter pays $1,305 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Douglas County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $432,500±$14,778 | $564,600 | +$98,367 |
| Median gross rent | $1,305±$86 | $1,760 | +$186 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3%±6.8 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,903±$83 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.3%±2.7 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,960±31 | 3,306,620 | +958 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±2.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.3%±2.2 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.2%±1.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2%±1.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
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 303 new housing units across Douglas County in 2025 (225 single-family), 6.5 per 1,000 residents.
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?
76.1% of Douglas County's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Douglas County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1%±1.6 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1%±2.8 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±1.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5%±1.7 pts | 19.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min±1.0 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
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 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,978 (Tract 9501.02) to $126,653 (Tract 9506).
| Tract 9501.0153017950101 | 3,616±454 | $67,813 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0253017950102 | 2,915±497 | $59,978 |
| Tract 950253017950200 | 2,800±358 | $79,516 |
| Tract 950353017950300 | 7,973±806 | $83,618 |
| Tract 950453017950400 | 8,365±866 | $113,795 |
| Tract 950553017950500 | 3,643±451 | $64,167 |
| Tract 950653017950600 | 4,573±518 | $126,653 |
| Tract 950753017950700 | 3,958±583 | $70,058 |
| Tract 950853017950800 | 6,523±751 | $83,622 |
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 Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th of 39 |
| Median household income | 16th of 39 |
| Median home value | 15th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th of 39 |
| Median age | 26th of 39 |
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
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 County 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' school search.