Nebraska

Douglas

584,526
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Douglas

Douglas, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 4,328. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 584,526.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Price's Missouri Raid Threat to Nebraska 1864, Nebraska Confederate Sympathizer Plot 1864, and 198 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020584,526
2010517,110
2000463,585
1990416,444
1980397,038
1970389,455
1960343,490
1950281,020
1940247,562
1930232,982
1920204,524
1910168,546
1900140,590
1890158,008
188037,645
187019,982
18604,328
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Douglas

Military engagements that took place in Douglas, Nebraska.

Price's Missouri Raid Threat to Nebraska 1864
1864
Nebraska Confederate Sympathizer Plot 1864
1864

Historic places in Douglas

National Register of Historic Places listings in Douglas, Nebraska.

Union Passenger Terminal
Omaha
Gold Coast Historic District
Omaha
Astro Theater
Omaha
Burlington Headquarters Building
Omaha
Brandeis-Millard House
Omaha
Center School
Omaha
Cornish, Joel N., House
Omaha
Douglas County Courthouse (Additional Documentation)
Omaha
Omaha Star, The
Omaha
Redick Tower
Omaha
Drake Court Apartments and the Dartmore Apartments Historic District
Omaha
Packer's National Bank Building
Omaha
Hospe, Anton, Music Warehouse
Omaha
Simon Brothers Company
Omaha
Cabanne Archeological Site
Omaha
Weber Mill
Omaha
Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District
Omaha
Saint Joseph Parish Complex
Omaha
Saunders School
Omaha
Franklin School
Omaha
Old People's Home
Omaha
Prague Hotel
Omaha
Livestock Exchange Building
Omaha
Barker Building
Omaha
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Frequently asked about Douglas

When does Douglas first appear in the US census?
Douglas, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 4,328.
What is the population of Douglas?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Douglas had a recorded population of 584,526.
Were any battles fought in Douglas?
2 documented military engagements took place in Douglas, including Price's Missouri Raid Threat to Nebraska 1864, Nebraska Confederate Sympathizer Plot 1864.
How many historic places are in Douglas?
198 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Douglas, Nebraska.
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