Douglas County Demographics
A map of Douglas County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 278,770 | 77.9% |
Hispanic | 34,110 | 9.5% |
Asian | 19,807 | 5.5% |
Multiracial | 17,692 | 4.9% |
Black | 4,788 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 2,811 | 0.8% |
Douglas County, Colorado had a population of 357,978 in 2020. It was 77.9% White, 1.3% Black, 5.5% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Douglas County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Douglas County is the 7th most populous county of the 64 counties in Colorado.
Douglas County's White Population
278,770 residents of Douglas County identify as White, or 77.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Douglas County larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Douglas County is ranked #27 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Douglas County is more White than neighboring Jefferson County (74.7% White), Denver County (54.3% White), Broomfield County (72.7% White), and El Paso County (65.8% White). Douglas County is less White than neighboring Teller County (85.1% White).
Douglas County's Black Population
4,788 residents of Douglas County identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Douglas County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Douglas County is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Douglas County is more Black than neighboring Jefferson County (1.1% Black), and Teller County (0.5% Black). Douglas County is less Black than neighboring Denver County (8.5% Black), and El Paso County (5.6% Black).
Douglas County's Asian Population
19,807 residents of Douglas County identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Douglas County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Douglas County is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Douglas County is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson County (3% Asian), Denver County (3.8% Asian), Teller County (0.8% Asian), and El Paso County (3% Asian). Douglas County is less Asian than neighboring Broomfield County (6.9% Asian).
Douglas County's Hispanic Population
34,110 residents of Douglas County identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Douglas County less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Douglas County is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Douglas County is more Hispanic than neighboring Teller County (6.9% Hispanic). Douglas County is less Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson County (15.7% Hispanic), Denver County (27.9% Hispanic), Broomfield County (13.4% Hispanic), and El Paso County (17.8% Hispanic).
Douglas County's Native American/Other Population
2,811 residents of Douglas County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Douglas County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Douglas County is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Douglas County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson County (1.1% Native American/Other), Denver County (1.2% Native American/Other), Teller County (1.1% Native American/Other), and El Paso County (1.5% Native American/Other).
Douglas County's Multiracial Population
17,692 residents of Douglas County identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Douglas County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Colorado, Douglas County is ranked #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Douglas County is more Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson County (4.4% Multiracial), and Denver County (4.2% Multiracial). Douglas County is less Multiracial than neighboring Teller County (5.5% Multiracial), and El Paso County (6.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.