Douglas County Demographics

A map of Douglas County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,597	2,653	91.8%	93.6%
Hispanic	84	54	3.0%	1.9%
Multiracial	68	83	2.4%	2.9%
Native American/Other	61	35	2.2%	1.2%
Black	18	7	0.6%	0.2%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.1%

Douglas County, South Dakota has an estimated population of 2,828, a less than 1% change from the 2,835 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.6% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Douglas County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Douglas has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Douglas County, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 15.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Douglas County is ranked the 49th most populous county in South Dakota, out of 66 counties. Douglas County was ranked the 48th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Douglas County's White Population

2,597 residents of Douglas County, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Douglas County is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Douglas County ranks 13th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas County's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Douglas County's population has decreased from 93.6% to 91.8%.

Douglas County is more White than neighboring Charles Mix County (63.7% White), Davison County (88.2% White), Aurora County (86.3% White), Hutchinson County (90.8% White), and Bon Homme County (86.1% White).

Douglas County's Black Population

18 residents of Douglas County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Douglas County is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Douglas County ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas County's Black population has grown by an estimated 157.1%. Black residents' share of Douglas County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Douglas County is more Black than neighboring Charles Mix County (0.2% Black), and Hutchinson County (0.1% Black). Douglas County is less Black than neighboring Davison County (0.7% Black), and Bon Homme County (2.3% Black).

Douglas County's Asian Population

0 residents of Douglas County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Douglas County is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Douglas County ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Douglas County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Douglas County is less Asian than neighboring Charles Mix County (0.6% Asian), Davison County (0.5% Asian), Aurora County (0.2% Asian), Hutchinson County (0.3% Asian), and Bon Homme County (0.1% Asian).

Douglas County's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Douglas County, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Douglas County is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Douglas County ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Douglas County's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.0%.

Douglas County is more Hispanic than neighboring Hutchinson County (2.7% Hispanic), and Bon Homme County (2.4% Hispanic). Douglas County is less Hispanic than neighboring Davison County (5.1% Hispanic), and Aurora County (7% Hispanic).

Douglas County's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Douglas County, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Douglas County is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Douglas County ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 74.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Douglas County's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.2%.

Douglas County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aurora County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hutchinson County (0.9% Native American/Other). Douglas County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charles Mix County (27.1% Native American/Other), Davison County (3.8% Native American/Other), and Bon Homme County (6% Native American/Other).

Douglas County's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Douglas County, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Douglas County is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Douglas County ranks 35th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Douglas County's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.

Douglas County is more Multiracial than neighboring Davison County (1.7% Multiracial). Douglas County is less Multiracial than neighboring Charles Mix County (5.5% Multiracial), Aurora County (5.4% Multiracial), Hutchinson County (5.1% Multiracial), and Bon Homme County (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.