Douglas County Nebraska: Encyclopedia II - Douglas County Nebraska - Demographics

Douglas County Nebraska - Demographics

1860 - 4,328
1870 - 19,982
1880 - 37,645
1890 - 158,008
1900 - 140,590
1910 - 168,546
1920 - 204,524
1930 - 232,982
1940 - 247,562
1950 - 281,020
1960 - 343,490
1970 - 389,455
1980 - 397,038
1990 - 416,444
2000 - 463,585

As of the census² of 2000, there are 463,585 people, 182,194 households, and 115,146 families residing in the county. The population density is 541/km² (1,401/mi²). There are 192,672 housing units at an average density of 225/km² (582/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 80.96% White, 11.50% Black or African American, 0.61% Native American, 1.71% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.40% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 6.67% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 182,194 households out of which 32.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.50% are married couples living together, 12.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.80% are non-families. 29.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.12.

In the county the population is spread out with 26.60% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $43,209, and the median income for a family is $54,651. Males have a median income of $36,577 versus $27,265 for females. The per capita income for the county is $22,879. 9.80% of the population and 6.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.00% of those under the age of 18 and 7.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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