DOUGLAS COUNTY KANSAS

VITAL STATS

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Just minutes away from metro amenities, Douglas County retains a rural ambiance. This is no small feat since the county is one of the fastest-growing in the region. It's current population is up 22 percent since 1990. Lawrence is the Largest City, encompassing the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University.

Estimated Total Population    99,962

18 and over    79,561

Median age    26.6

Increase from 1990    22.00%

Largest City    Lawrence

Estimated population of city    80,098

Total Housing Units    40,250

Median value    $117,800

Total Households    38,486

Family households    21,159

Average household    size 2.37

Average family size    2.97

EDUCATION   

Population Over    25 53,257

High-school graduate    11,859

Some college, no degree    12,029

Associate's degree    2,568

Bachelor's degree    13,007

Graduate or professional degree    9,725

Percent graduated high school    92.40%

Percent with bachelor's or higher    42.70%

EMPLOYMENT STATUS   

Population 16 and over    81,876

In labor force    58,044

Commuting to work    54,496

TOP EMPLOYERS   

K-Mart Distribution Center, Hallmark Cards, NCS Pearson, Amarr Garage Doors, Sprint PCS

TOP INDUSTRIES   

Management, professional    22,301

Service    9,177

Sales and office    13,810

Construction, extraction, maintenance    4,233

Production, transportation    5,563

Median Household Income   $37,547

Median Family Income   $53,991

Land Area (square miles)   457

Persons per square mile)   218.70

County Seat    Lawrence

County Government Info   

County Commissioner—Bob Johnson
rcjphj@aol.com
1100 Massacusetts
Lawrence, KS 66044
Tel: 785.841.7700
Fax: 785.832.5148
www.douglas-county.com

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing