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Douglas, AL
Town in Marshall County, Alabama.
Population
1,113
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
327
ZIP codes
0
Douglas and its ZIP codes
Douglas at a glance
- Douglas is about 3.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,000 a year, 3% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,400 (16% below Alabama) and median rent is $905 a month.
Local data for Douglas, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Douglas, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,000
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$175,400
Median rent
$905/mo
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
28.1
Average commute
34.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (194), Guatemalan Americans (95), Irish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Douglas.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,246
41,043 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,209
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$618M
FY 2026, $6,331 per person
How people get to work
Douglas, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglas, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,027
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
71
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglas, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Douglas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New UnionCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 12.3 |
| SneadTown | 6 mi | 5.7 |
| Bristow CoveCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 10.8 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 7.7 mi | 5 |
| Susan MooreTown | 8.2 mi | 5.6 |
| BoazCity | 9 mi | 14.6 |
| AlbertvilleCity | 9.5 mi | 27 |
| AltoonaTown | 9.6 mi | 4.6 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9 |
| Sardis CityTown | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| Carlisle-RockledgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16.2 |
| GallantCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 14.4 |
| IvaleeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.5 |
| WhitesboroCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.5 |
| RidgevilleTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ArabCity | 15 mi | 13.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Douglas, AL in?
- Douglas is in Marshall County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Douglas, AL?
- About 1,113 people live in Douglas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Douglas?
- Nearby places include New Union (5.6 mi), Snead (6 mi), Bristow Cove (6.7 mi), Walnut Grove (7.7 mi), Susan Moore (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023