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Douglas, WY


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Douglas, Wyoming

Douglas, Wyoming, in Converse county, is 115 miles N of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 210 miles N of Denver, Colorado. About 5,288 people people live in Douglas.

The People and Families of Douglas

In Douglas, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Douglas had a median family income of $44,900.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,850) in Douglas than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Douglas Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Douglas, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Douglas, 85% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

High Points

Douglas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Douglas Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Douglas Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Douglas Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Douglas Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Douglas, WY

Comparing Douglas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women59
Female Share of the Population47
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times52
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime66

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