COMMUNITY ASSETS
People, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business environment
This asset inventory is a service of Cochise County (Economic Development)
Douglas is a city in Cochise County, Arizona
Douglas, AZ
Population
2020: 16,534
2025: 16,153
2035: 15,665
2045: 15,248
2055: 14,898
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
Age Groups
Under 5: 7.5%
5 to 9: 7.9%
10 to 14: 7.5%
15 to 19: 8.5%
20 to 24: 7.2%
25 to 29: 7.9%
30 to 34: 7.0%
35 to 39: 7.1%
40 to 44: 6.2%
45 to 49: 6.3%
50 to 54: 6.2%
55 to 59: 5.0%
60 to 64: 4.2%
65 to 69: 3.2%
70 to 74: 2.7%
75 to 79: 2.2%
80 to 84: 1.8%
85 and over: 1.6%
Median age (years): 32.2
16 years and over: 75.3%
18 years and over: 71.8%
21 years and over: 67.0%
62 and over: 14.0%
65 and over: 11.5%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 68.2%
Black or African American: 2.8%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 1.7%
Asian: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 82.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Language Spoken at Home
English only: 4,673 (30.4%)
Language other than English: 10,705 (69.6%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 3,434 (22.3%)
Spanish: 10,438 (67.9%)
Speak English less than ‘very well’: 3,425 (22.3%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 1,419 (12.9%)
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 1,562 (14.2%)
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 3,002 (27.2%)
Some college (no degree): 3,081 (27.9%)
Associate’s degree: 793 (7.2%)
Bachelor’s degree: 734 (6.7%)
Graduate or professional degree: 445 (4.0%)
High school graduate or higher: 8,055 (73.0%)
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 1,179 (10.7%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
School Enrollment
Nursery school, preschool: 119
Kindergarten: 186
Elementary school (grades 1-8): 1,556
High school (grades 9-12): 1,075
College or graduate school: 783
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Income
Median Household Income: $35,514
Median Family Income: $40,116
Per Capita Income: $17,788
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Poverty
People: 30.1%
Families: 25.2%
Children: 37.1%
Seniors: 22.5%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force: 4,836
Employed: 4,232
Unemployed: 604
Unemployment Rate: 12.5%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2020)
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 1,032 (27.0%)
Service: 1,297 (33.9%)
Sales & office: 819 (21.4%)
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 255 (6.7%)
Production, transportation & material moving: 426 (11.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 46 (1.2%)
Construction: 236 (6.2%)
Manufacturing: 158 (4.1%)
Wholesale trade: 34 (0.9%)
Retail trade: 520 (13.6%)
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 135 (3.5%)
Information: 55 (1.4%)
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 114 (3.0%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 376 (9.8%)
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 1,114 (29.1%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 189 (4.9%)
Other services (except public administration): 106 (2.8%)
Public Administration: 746 (19.5%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Average Travel Time to Work
15.7 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 4,936
Occupied housing units: 3,993 (80.9%)
Vacant housing units: 943 (19.1%)
Homeowner vacancy rate: 4.5%
Rental vacancy rate: 6.8%
Owner-occupied: 2,548 (63.8%)
Renter-occupied: 1,445 (36.2%)
Median home value: $100,300
Median monthly homeowner cost: $966*
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 403 (33.9%)*
Median gross monthly rent: $612
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 693 (53.9%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2015-2019)
Real Estate and Development
Commercial Property (For Sale)
Quality of Life
Health Care
Copper Queen Medical Associates (Douglas Medical Complex)
Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
Education
K-12
Charter Schools
PPEP TEC- Raul H. Castro Learning Center
Higher Education
Hospitality
Transportation & Shipping
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (114 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (228 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Bisbee-Douglas International Airport
Shipping
Utilities &Telecommunications
Electricity
Natural Gas
Water, Wastewater, Sanitation
Telecommunications
Financial Services
American Southwest Credit Union
Southeastern Arizona Federal Credit Union
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
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Cochise County Asset Inventories (County, Municipalities & Census Designated Places)
Cochise County, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Bisbee, Benson, Willcox, Huachuca City, Tombstone, Bowie, Dragoon, Elfrida, McNeal, Mescal, Miracle Valley, Naco, Palominas, Pirtleville, San Simon, Sierra Vista Southeast, St. David, Sunizona, Whetstone
This asset inventory is a service of Cochise County (Economic Development)