Oregon

Douglas

111,201
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Douglas

Douglas, Oregon, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 3,203. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 111,201.

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

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of South Umpqua River 1853, Rogue River War – Battle of Hungry Hill, Rogue River War Fight 1855-1856, and 51 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020111,201
2010107,667
2000100,399
199094,649
198093,748
197071,743
196068,458
195054,549
194025,728
193021,965
192021,332
191019,674
190014,565
189011,864
18809,596
18706,066
18603,203
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, Oregon.

Battle of South Umpqua River 1853
1853
Rogue River War – Battle of Hungry Hill
1855
Rogue River War Fight 1855-1856
1855
Battle of Hungry Hill (Rogue River)
1855
Battle of Hungry Hill (October 31–November 1, 1855)
1855
Applegate Trail – Grave Creek Hills Skirmish
1856
Battle of Hungry Hill
1856
Rogue River War – Battle at Grave Creek Hills
1856
Hungry Hill Battle
1856

Historic places in Douglas

National Register of Historic Places listings in Douglas, Oregon.

China Ditch
Myrtle Creek
Winchester Dam
Winchester
U.S. Army Fort Umpqua
Corvallis
Mill-Pine Neighborhood Historic District
Roseburg
Tiller Ranger Station
Tiller
Roseburg, Oregon, National Guard Armory
Roseburg
Umpqua River Bridge No. 01822
Reedsport
Drain, Charles D., Jr., House
Drain
Floed, Creed, House
Roseburg
35-DO-130-Tahkenitch Landing Site
Gardiner
Mill-Pine Neighborhood Historic District (Boundary Decrease)
Roseburg
Rice Brothers and Adams Building
Myrtle Creek
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Roseburg
Glide Ranger Station
Glide
Umpqua River Light House
Winchester Bay
Milo Academy Bridge
Days Creek
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Frequently asked about Douglas

When does Douglas first appear in the US census?
Douglas, Oregon first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 3,203.
What is the population of Douglas?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Douglas had a recorded population of 111,201.
Were any battles fought in Douglas?
9 documented military engagements took place in Douglas, including Battle of South Umpqua River 1853, Rogue River War – Battle of Hungry Hill, Rogue River War Fight 1855-1856.
How many historic places are in Douglas?
51 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Douglas, Oregon.
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