Douglas County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Douglas County, Nebraska
Douglas County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
590,736
Median Age
35.6
Male Median
34.9
Female Median
36.3
Douglas County, Nebraska Population Growth

Douglas County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +16.9%%.
+16.9%% Growth
Douglas County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Douglas County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.6 | 590,736 |
| 2023 | 35.5 | 585,461 |
| 2022 | 35.3 | 582,638 |
| 2021 | 35.1 | 578,771 |
| 2020 | 34.9 | 565,739 |
| 2019 | 34.7 | 560,617 |
| 2018 | 34.5 | 554,992 |
| 2017 | 34.3 | 549,706 |
| 2016 | 34.1 | 543,253 |
| 2015 | 34.0 | 537,655 |
| 2014 | 33.8 | 531,057 |
| 2013 | 33.7 | 524,697 |
| 2012 | 33.6 | 518,271 |
| 2011 | 33.6 | 511,739 |
| 2010 | 33.6 | 505,545 |
Douglas County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.8% |
| 5–17 | 18.5% |
| 18–24 | 9.1% |
| 25–34 | 14.7% |
| 35–54 | 25.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65+ | 14.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Douglas County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 65.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 23.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Douglas County, Nebraska
The median age in Douglas County, Nebraska is 35.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Douglas County, Nebraska is 590,736.
In Douglas County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 14.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Douglas County, Nebraska is aging.