Douglas, WY Demographics

A map of Douglas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,472	5,355	85.2%	83.9%
Hispanic	744	658	11.6%	10.3%
Multiracial	103	242	1.6%	3.8%
Black	69	28	1.1%	0.4%
Asian	28	37	0.4%	0.6%
Native American/Other	4	66	0.1%	1.0%

Douglas, Wyoming has an estimated population of 6,420, a less than 1% change from the 6,386 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wyoming 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 28.5% in 2020 and 26.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Douglas is ranked the 15th most populous place in Wyoming, out of 205 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 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Douglas's White Population

5,472 residents of Douglas, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Douglas is slightly higher than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Douglas ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Douglas's population has increased from 83.9% to 85.2%.

Douglas is more White than neighboring Rolling Hills (82.7% White). Douglas is less White than neighboring Orin (100% White), Esterbrook (100% White), Glendo (88.5% White), and Lost Springs (100% White).

Douglas's Black Population

69 residents of Douglas, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Douglas is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Douglas ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Black population has grown by an estimated 146.4%. Black residents' share of Douglas's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Douglas is more Black than neighboring Orin (0% Black), Esterbrook (0% Black), Glendo (0% Black), Rolling Hills (0% Black), and Lost Springs (0% Black).

Douglas's Asian Population

28 residents of Douglas, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Douglas is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Douglas ranks 61st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Asian residents' share of Douglas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Douglas is more Asian than neighboring Orin (0% Asian), Esterbrook (0% Asian), Glendo (0% Asian), Rolling Hills (0% Asian), and Lost Springs (0% Asian).

Douglas's Hispanic Population

744 residents of Douglas, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Douglas is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Douglas ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Douglas's population has increased from 10.3% to 11.6%.

Douglas is more Hispanic than neighboring Orin (0% Hispanic), Esterbrook (0% Hispanic), Glendo (7.8% Hispanic), Rolling Hills (4.4% Hispanic), and Lost Springs (0% Hispanic).

Douglas's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Douglas, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Douglas is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Douglas ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Douglas's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Douglas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orin (0% Native American/Other), Esterbrook (0% Native American/Other), Rolling Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Lost Springs (0% Native American/Other). Douglas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glendo (1.6% Native American/Other).

Douglas's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Douglas, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Douglas is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Douglas ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Douglas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Douglas's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.6%.

Douglas is more Multiracial than neighboring Orin (0% Multiracial), Esterbrook (0% Multiracial), and Lost Springs (0% Multiracial). Douglas is less Multiracial than neighboring Glendo (2.1% Multiracial), and Rolling Hills (12.9% 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.