How many people live in Douglas County, WA?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 45,800 people living in Douglas County, WA. That makes Douglas County the 25th-most populous county in Washington. It is home to 0.57% of people living in the state.
45.8K
population of Douglas County, WA (2024)
0.57%
County share of the Washington population (2024)
About 45,800 people lived in Douglas County, WA in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Douglas County, WA’s age demographics?
1. Introduction - Briefly introduce the topic of age demographics in Douglas County, WA. - Mention the importance of understanding age demographics for various purposes such as policy making, resource allocation, etc. 2. Age Distribution - Provide a detailed breakdown of the population by age groups in Douglas County, WA. - Use specific age ranges (e.g., 0-4 years, 5-9 years, etc.) to categorize the population. - Include the total population for each age group. 3. Comparison to Broader Region - Compare the age demographics of Douglas County, WA to the broader region (e.g., state or country). - Highlight any differences or similarities in age distribution. 4. Trends Over Time - Discuss any trends in age demographics over a specified period (e.g., the past decade). - Use historical data to illustrate changes in the population's age structure. 5. Implications - Explain the potential implications of the current age demographics for Douglas County, WA. - Consider aspects such as economic impact, educational needs, healthcare services, and workforce composition. 6. Conclusion - Summarize the points discussed in the article. - Emphasize the importance of monitoring age demographics for future planning and development in Douglas County, WA.About 8,700 Douglas County residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 19% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 17.4% of Washington’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 10,700 Douglas County residents, or 23.3% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 20.9% of Washington’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A higher share of Douglas County, WA's population is aged under 18 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Douglas County, WA’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 57.7% of the Douglas County, WA population, higher than the national share of 57.5%. Douglas County, WA also has a larger share of people identifying as Hispanic (37.4%) than the US overall (20%).
In contrast, Douglas County’s non-Hispanic Black or African American population accounts for 0.57%, below the 12.6% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Asian population makes up 1.2% of the county, compared with 6.5% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Douglas County, WA has a higher share of a Hispanic population than Washington as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Douglas County, WA is East Wenatchee with about 14,300 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Douglas County, WA ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | East Wenatchee | 14,330 |
| 2. | Bridgeport | 2,261 |
| 3. | Rock Island | 1,722 |
| 4. | Waterville | 1,148 |
| 5. | Mansfield | 340 |
| 6. | Coulee Dam (pt.) | 200 |
| 7. | Balance of Douglas County | 25,794 |
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