Asset inventory
Douglas, Arizona
A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
Douglas community assets
People of Douglas, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2024: 16,059
- 2030: 15,944
- 2040: 15,859
- 2050: 15,822
- 2060: 16,025
Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 957 (5.8%)
- 5 to 9: 1,152 (7.0%)
- 10 to 14: 1,351 (8.2%)
- 15 to 19: 1,366 (8.3%)
- 20 to 24: 1,088 (6.6%)
- 25 to 29: 1,277 (7.7%)
- 30 to 34: 1,205 (7.3%)
- 35 to 39: 1,161 (7.0%)
- 40 to 44: 992 (6.0%)
- 45 to 49: 911 (5.5%)
- 50 to 54: 871 (5.3%)
- 55 to 59: 842 (5.1%)
- 60 to 64: 866 (5.2%)
- 65 to 69: 788 (4.8%)
- 70 to 74: 670 (4.1%
- Under 5: 957 (5.8%)
- 5 to 9: 1,152 (7.0%)
- 10 to 14: 1,351 (8.2%)
- 15 to 19: 1,366 (8.3%)
- 20 to 24: 1,088 (6.6%)
- 25 to 29: 1,277 (7.7%)
- 30 to 34: 1,205 (7.3%)
- 35 to 39: 1,161 (7.0%)
- 40 to 44: 992 (6.0%)
- 45 to 49: 911 (5.5%)
- 50 to 54: 871 (5.3%)
- 55 to 59: 842 (5.1%)
- 60 to 64: 866 (5.2%)
- 65 to 69: 788 (4.8%)
- 70 to 74: 670 (4.1%)
- 75 to 79: 424 (2.6%)
- 80 to 84: 318 (1.9%)
- 85 and over: 295 (1.8%)
- Median age (years): 34.3
- 16 years and over: 12,797 (77.4%)
- 18 years and over: 12,186 (73.7%)
- 21 years and over: 11,459 (69.3%)
- 62 and over: 3,016 (18.2%)
- 65 and over: 2,495 (15.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 6,628 (40.1%)
- Black or African American: 391 (2.4%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 270 (1.6%)
- Asian: 121 (0.7%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 19 (0.1%)
- Some other race: 4,357 (26.4%)
- Two or more races: 4,748 (28.7%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 14,126 (85.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- English only: 4,343 (29.1%)
- Language other than English: 10,579 (70.9%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 3,549 (23.8%)
- Spanish: 10,310 (69.1%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 3,526 (23.6%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Labor market & workforce
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian labor force: 5,330
- Employed: 4,896
- Unemployed: 434
- Unemployment rate: 8.1%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2023)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 1,198 (26.2%)
- Service: 1,329 (29.0%)
- Sales & office: 1,104 (24.1%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 473 (10.3%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 477 (10.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Workforce (by industry)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 77 (1.7%)
- Construction: 337 (7.4%)
- Manufacturing: 416 (9.1%)
- Wholesale trade: 106 (2.3%)
- Retail trade: 429 (9.4%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 149 (3.3%)
- Information: 2 (0.0%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 106 (2.3%)
- Professional, scientific, manag
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 77 (1.7%)
- Construction: 337 (7.4%)
- Manufacturing: 416 (9.1%)
- Wholesale trade: 106 (2.3%)
- Retail trade: 429 (9.4%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 149 (3.3%)
- Information: 2 (0.0%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 106 (2.3%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 374 (8.2%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 1,369 (29.9%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 345 (7.5%)
- Other services (except public administration): 307 (6.7%)
- Public administration: 564 (12.3%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
21.2 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: 39,350
- Median family income: $45,706
- Per capita income: $18,276
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 30.2%
- Families: 26.6%
- Children: 46.0%
- Seniors: 24.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Douglas education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 1,129 (10.6%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,512 (14.2%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 3,481 (32.6%)
- Some college (no degree): 2,465 (23.1%)
- Associate’s degree: 876 (8.2%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 740 (6.9%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 466 (4.4%)
- High school graduate or higher: 8,028 (75.2%)
- B
- Less than 9th grade: 1,129 (10.6%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,512 (14.2%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 3,481 (32.6%)
- Some college (no degree): 2,465 (23.1%)
- Associate’s degree: 876 (8.2%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 740 (6.9%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 466 (4.4%)
- High school graduate or higher: 8,028 (75.2%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 1,206 (11.3%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 139
- Kindergarten: 137
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 1,616
- High school (grades 9-12): 1,196
- College or graduate school: 1,165
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Douglas housing, real estate & development
Housing units
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 5,669
- Occupied housing units: 4,972 (87.7%)
- Vacant housing units: 697 (12.3%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.4%
- Rental vacancy rate: 8.3%
- Owner-occupied: 2,915 (58.6%)
- Renter-occupied: 2,057 (41.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Housing affordability
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $138,200
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,152*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 454 (34.3%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $755
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 653 (44.4%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Transportation, shipping & international border
Distance & routes from Douglas to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Douglas to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Douglas to major metro markets
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Douglas to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Douglas to major metro markets
Airports & international border
Distance & routes from Douglas to major metro markets
Airports & international border
Commercial airports
General aviation
International border
Utilities & telecommunications
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity
Natural gas
Water, wastewater, sanitation
Telecom
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Financial services
Banks & credit unions in Douglas
Lodging & meeting space
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