Douglas County, Kansas

Total Population: 119,547

County Seat: Lawrence

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Median Home Value

$281,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,756

Across all households

Median Age

31.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

52.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%
Two or More Races6.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

17.8%

65 Years and Over

13.3%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.4%

No Health Insurance

7.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

52.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

24.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,756

Mean Household Income

$93,634

Per Capita Income

$39,321

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$281,600

Median Rent

$1,066/mo

Total Housing Units

53,308

Owner-Occupied

49.5%

Renter-Occupied

50.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Married Couple Households

41.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.2%

Average Household Size

2.22

Broadband Internet Access

91.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20045.