Douglas County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Douglas County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31055
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 326.55 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 339.35 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.297091
- Longitude
- -96.154066
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 552,264
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 407,412
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 487,585 | 88.3% |
| Hispanic | 64,678 | 11.7% |
| White | 391,711 | 70.9% |
| Black | 56,859 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 15,722 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,099 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 203 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,620 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 374,479 | 91.9% |
| Hispanic | 32,935 | 8.1% |
| White | 312,577 | 76.7% |
| Black | 44,676 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 12,242 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,004 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,619 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 590,736
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $90,815
- Poverty Rate
- 11.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 68,415
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 405,474 | 68.6% |
| Black | 62,368 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 25,957 | 4.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 338,058
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 126,854 | 37.5% |
| Republican | 121,547 | 36.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 82,899 | 24.5% |
| Other | 1,333 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 158,915 | 47.0% |
| Female | 176,612 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 243,192 | 71.9% |
| Hispanic | 22,021 | 6.5% |
| Black | 23,237 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6,315 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 191,508
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 147,825 | 60.8% |
| Hispanic | 7,312 | 33.2% |
| Black | 9,003 | 38.7% |
| Asian | 2,614 | 41.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 89,922 | 56.6% |
| Female | 100,929 | 57.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 66,962 (17.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 163,060 (41.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 251,553
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $278,645
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,348
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 15.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.