Washington

Douglas

42,938
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Douglas

Douglas, Washington, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 3,161. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 42,938.

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

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Columbia River – Chief Moses Territory Conflicts, and 32 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202042,938
201038,431
200032,603
199026,205
198022,144
197016,787
196014,890
195010,817
19408,651
19307,561
19209,392
19109,227
19004,926
18903,161
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, Washington.

Columbia River – Chief Moses Territory Conflicts
1878

Historic places in Douglas

National Register of Historic Places listings in Douglas, Washington.

Nifty Theatre
Waterville
Pangborn-Herndon Memorial Site
East Wenatchee
Gallaher House
Mansfield
Waterville Hotel
Waterville
Downtown Waterville Historic District
Waterville
Smith Hospital and Douglas County Press Building
Waterville
Columbia River Bridge at Bridgeport
Bridgeport
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Frequently asked about Douglas

When does Douglas first appear in the US census?
Douglas, Washington first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 3,161.
What is the population of Douglas?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Douglas had a recorded population of 42,938.
Were any battles fought in Douglas?
1 documented military engagement took place in Douglas, including Columbia River – Chief Moses Territory Conflicts.
How many historic places are in Douglas?
32 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Douglas, Washington.
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