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Douglas, WY
City in Converse County, Wyoming.
Population
6,420
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
973
ZIP codes
0
Douglas and its ZIP codes
Douglas at a glance
- Douglas is about 162 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 15th among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $83,147, 9% above the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,400 (14% below Wyoming) and median rent is $841 a month.
Local data for Douglas, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Douglas, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,147
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$267,400
Median rent
$841/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,870), Irish Americans (604), Mexican Americans (570).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Converse County. PPP loans are for Douglas.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,927
6,442 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,339
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $7,534 per person
How people get to work
Douglas, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglas, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 12°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglas, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Douglas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| GlenrockTown | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| Rolling HillsTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| EsterbrookCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| Lost SpringsTown | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| GlendoTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Douglas, WY in?
- Douglas is in Converse County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Douglas, WY?
- About 6,420 people live in Douglas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Douglas?
- Nearby places include Orin (14 mi), Glenrock (23 mi), Rolling Hills (23 mi), Esterbrook (24 mi), Lost Springs (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023