Douglas town, Alabama
City
Population: 1,153
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Alabama , Alabama
Census Bureau data for Douglas town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Douglas town
- What is the median household income in Douglas town?
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The median household income in Douglas town is $56,406 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Douglas town?
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The poverty rate in Douglas town is 16.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Douglas town?
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$169,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Douglas town?
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The median gross rent in Douglas town is $882 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Douglas town residents have a college degree?
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14.6% of adults in Douglas town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,153
Median Age
26.0
Female
50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 72.6%
Two or More 12.0%
Other 14.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,406
±$21,045
-$5,621 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$76,706
Median Family Income
$61,875
Poverty Rate
16.4%
+5.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
21.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
19.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.1%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
405
Owner-Occupied
63.8%
Renter-Occupied
36.2%
Vacancy Rate
11.4%
Median Home Value
$169,000
-$26,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$882
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
25.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
56.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.6%
-13.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.0%
Some College / Associate
17.9%
Less Than High School
10.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
-3.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.3%
Self-Employed
9.2%
Government Workers
11.5%
Private For-Profit
78.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.6 min
Drove Alone
82.9%
Carpool
12.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.3%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
359
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
27.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 37.6%
Working age (18–64): 62.4%
65 and over: 9.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.1%
Naturalized Citizen
2.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.6%
With a Disability
9.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.6%
Uninsured
11.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.7%
Has a Computer
91.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
80.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023