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Douglass, KS
City in Butler County, Kansas.
Population
1,603
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,507
ZIP codes
0
Douglass and its ZIP codes
Douglass at a glance
- Douglass is about 42 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,589, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,800 (36% below Kansas) and median rent is $892 a month.
Local data for Douglass, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Douglass, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,589
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$892/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (338), Irish Americans (203), Scottish Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Douglass.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,558
19,973 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $6,967 per person
How people get to work
Douglass, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglass, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,725
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
151
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 19°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglass, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Douglass
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Rose HillCity | 7.7 mi | 2.3 |
| UdallCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| AugustaCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| MulvaneCity | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| DerbyCity | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| AndoverCity | 14 mi | 10.6 |
| AtlantaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| McConnell AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Oaklawn-SunviewCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| LeonCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| EastboroughCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| TowandaCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| HaysvilleCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Douglass, KS in?
- Douglass is in Butler County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Douglass, KS?
- About 1,603 people live in Douglass, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Douglass?
- Nearby places include Rock (5.1 mi), Rose Hill (7.7 mi), Udall (10 mi), Augusta (12 mi), Mulvane (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023