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Douglas County, IL
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Douglas County, Illinois.
Population
19,751
Land area
417sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Douglas County
Douglas County at a glance
- Douglas County is 79% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,320 a year, 7% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,400 (43% below Illinois) and median rent is $848 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Tuscola (4,808), Arcola (2,892) and Villa Grove (2,349).
Local data for Douglas County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Douglas County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,320
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$150,400
Prices +7.2% in a year
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,231), Mexican Americans (1,540), Irish Americans (1,468).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,530
7,574 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $5,491 per person
PPP loans
$22.91M
599 loans, 3,020 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$32.13K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Douglas County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle4.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglas County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
344
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglas County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Douglas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Douglas County, IL?
- Tuscola is the largest city or town in Douglas County, with about 4,808 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Douglas County?
- Douglas County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 61910, 61919, 61930, 61941, 61942.
- What is the population of Douglas County, IL?
- About 19,751 people live in Douglas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Douglas County?
- Douglas County borders Champaign County, Vermilion County, Coles County, Piatt County, Edgar County, Moultrie County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023