State rank#9 of 36
Smallest county112,072 residentsMultnomah County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 41019
Douglas County, Oregon
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population112,072
Household income$61,310
Unemployment5.3%
Life expectancy74.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Douglas County has 112,072 residents and ranks #9 by population among Oregon county equivalents. Median household income is $61,310. The annual-average unemployment rate is 5.3%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Oregon
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Douglas County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Douglas County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $310,300 median home value and $1,055/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $61,310, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Douglas County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median home value, and median gross rent. College attainment is 19.3% and life expectancy is 74.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 6.9%, rank #6 of 36 available Oregon counties.
- Median home value: $310,300, rank #13 of 36 available Oregon counties.
- Median gross rent: $1,055/mo, rank #16 of 36 available Oregon counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Life expectancy: 74.5 years, rank #32 of 35; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 5.3%, rank #31 of 36; investigate local variation before moving.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.3%, rank #29 of 36; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Oregon
Rank and range use only counties in Oregon with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$61,310
$61,310; below the state county median of $68,417.
State rank #28 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$310,300
$310,300; below the state county median of $388,050.
State rank #13 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,055/mo
$1,055/mo; below the state county median of $1,187/mo.
State rank #16 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
5.3%
5.3%; above the state county median of 4.5%.
State rank #31 of 36 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.3%
19.3%; below the state county median of 22.7%.
State rank #29 of 36 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
74.5 years
74.5 years; below the state county median of 76.5 years.
State rank #32 of 35 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
20.3%
20.3%; above the state county median of 18.8%.
State rank #28 of 36 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6.9%
6.9%; below the state county median of 7.9%.
State rank #6 of 36 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,555 residents
1 per 1,555 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,442 residents.
State rank #20 of 36 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 236 residents
1 per 236 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 188 residents.
State rank #26 of 35 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Douglas County FAQ
Is Douglas County a good place to live?
Douglas County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median home value, and median gross rent. College attainment is 19.3% and life expectancy is 74.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Douglas County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $310,300 median home value and $1,055/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $61,310, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Douglas County?
Douglas County has 112,072 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Douglas County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 41019; the parent state FIPS is 41.
What is the median household income in Douglas County?
The ACS median household income is $61,310.
How much does housing cost in Douglas County?
Housing benchmarks are $310,300 median home value and $1,055/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $61,310, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglas County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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