Douglas, MI Demographics

A map of Douglas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,258	1,274	88.2%	92.5%
Hispanic	83	57	5.8%	4.1%
Multiracial	80	23	5.6%	1.7%
Black	3	4	0.2%	0.3%
Native American/Other	3	7	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.9%

Douglas, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,427, an increase from the 1,378 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Douglas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Douglas has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Douglas, that probability was 14.3% in 2020 and 21.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Douglas is ranked the 379th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Douglas was ranked the 369th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Douglas's White Population

1,258 residents of Douglas, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Douglas is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Douglas ranks 161st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Douglas's population has decreased from 92.5% to 88.2%.

Douglas is more White than neighboring Fennville (47.8% White), Holland (65.1% White), Beechwood (75.7% White), and South Haven (80.5% White). Douglas is less White than neighboring Saugatuck (97% White).

Douglas's Black Population

3 residents of Douglas, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Douglas is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Douglas ranks 527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Douglas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Douglas is more Black than neighboring Saugatuck (0% Black). Douglas is less Black than neighboring Fennville (1.5% Black), Holland (4.1% Black), Beechwood (4.4% Black), and South Haven (7% Black).

Douglas's Asian Population

0 residents of Douglas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Douglas is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Douglas ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Douglas's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Douglas is less Asian than neighboring Saugatuck (0.7% Asian), Holland (3.4% Asian), Beechwood (4.7% Asian), and South Haven (1.1% Asian).

Douglas's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Douglas, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Douglas is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Douglas ranks 265th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Douglas's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.8%.

Douglas is more Hispanic than neighboring Saugatuck (0.4% Hispanic). Douglas is less Hispanic than neighboring Fennville (46.7% Hispanic), Holland (23.6% Hispanic), Beechwood (13.9% Hispanic), and South Haven (6.9% Hispanic).

Douglas's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Douglas, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Douglas is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Douglas ranks 531st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Douglas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Douglas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saugatuck (0.1% Native American/Other), Fennville (0% Native American/Other), and Beechwood (0% Native American/Other). Douglas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holland (0.3% Native American/Other), and South Haven (0.6% Native American/Other).

Douglas's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Douglas, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Douglas is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Douglas ranks 709th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 247.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Douglas's population has increased from 1.7% to 5.6%.

Douglas is more Multiracial than neighboring Saugatuck (1.8% Multiracial), Fennville (3.9% Multiracial), Holland (3.6% Multiracial), Beechwood (1.3% Multiracial), and South Haven (3.9% 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.