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Douglas, NE
Village in Otoe County, Nebraska.
Population
269
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,225
ZIP codes
0
Douglas and its ZIP codes
Douglas at a glance
- Douglas is about 48 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otoe County. PPP loans are for Douglas.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,921
6,278 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,613 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Douglas, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
551
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglas, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Douglas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurrVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| PanamaVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmyraVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BennetVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| UnadillaVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SterlingVillage | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| Woodland HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AdamsVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| SyracuseCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| FirthVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HickmanCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CookVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CheneyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| RocaVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| EagleVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| OtoeVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Douglas, NE in?
- Douglas is in Otoe County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Douglas, NE?
- About 269 people live in Douglas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Douglas?
- Nearby places include Burr (6.1 mi), Panama (6.5 mi), Palmyra (7.8 mi), Bennet (8.6 mi), Unadilla (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023