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Douglas, Wyoming

Introduction to Douglas, Wisconsin

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

Douglas History

Douglas was founded when the Union Pacific Railroad established a rail station here in 1886. It originally served the surrounding cattle ranches and its cowboys, railway crews and US Army troops. The community was named in honor of U.S. Senator Stephen A. Douglas.

Douglas and nearby Attractions

  • Guernsey State Park
  • Salt Creek Museum
  • Glendo State Park
  • Nicolaysen Art Museum
  • Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum
  • Fort Casper Museum

Things To Do In Douglas

Local museums include the Fort Casper Museum, the Salt Creek Museum and the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Douglas Community Golf Course or at Golf Wyoming. The Fort Fetterman State Historic Site, Spearhead Ranch and the Glenrock Paleontological Museum are all accessible from Douglas as well. The Wyoming State Community Fair is celebrated in Douglas every August.

Douglas Transportation

Natrona County International is the nearest major airport.

Douglas Higher Education

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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