Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 206 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,286 (33.3%) |
| Some College | 1,926 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 1,882 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,741 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,845 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,361 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $147,800 ▼ 47% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $794/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 9,670 |
| Vacant Units | 743 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Douglas County is located in Illinois and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 22,664 residents. With a median age of 38.74, it is a middle-aged county.
Douglas County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,360 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Douglas County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $147,800 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $794. Homeownership rates are high at 79.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Douglas County are primarily White (89.15%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Douglas County, IL is a middle-income area in Illinois. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61910 | Arcola | 4,910 | $83,173 | $147,500 | $809 | 4.6% | 34.5% |
| 61911 | Arthur | 4,484 | $76,960 | $167,000 | $698 | 3.0% | 33.2% |
| 61913 | Atwood | 1,192 | $60,208 | $124,500 | $746 | 0.4% | 20.7% |
| 61919 | Camargo | 689 | $77,083 | $143,600 | $531 | 3.3% | 36.1% |
| 61930 | Hindsboro | 708 | $77,250 | $85,200 | $850 | 6.0% | 30.0% |
| 61942 | Newman | 1,031 | $74,179 | $109,000 | $789 | 4.2% | 30.1% |
| 61953 | Tuscola | 6,439 | $76,504 | $165,100 | $835 | 0.6% | 43.4% |
| 61956 | Villa Grove | 3,046 | $70,885 | $121,200 | $894 | 5.7% | 34.4% |