Douglas County GIS Maps
Douglas County, Kansas, has 118,785 residents and covers 455.8 square miles. The population grew 7.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Douglas County is 20045.
Lawrence is the county's largest population center. Douglas County also includes 8 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 25 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Douglas County Trends
- Population
- 118,785▴
- Median Home Value
- $281,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 19,779▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Douglas County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Douglas County Population
Douglas County had 118,785 residents in 2020. That was 7.2% higher than in 2010. Douglas County added 18,823 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 261 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lawrence, Lawrence and Lawrence.
Population Trend in Douglas County KS
Douglas County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Douglas County Zip Codes
Douglas County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lawrence (66049), Lawrence (66044) and Lawrence (66046). Lawrence is the largest zip by population, with about 32,131 residents or 27% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 68% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Douglas County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66049 | Lawrence | 32,131 | ▴ 23.8% |
| 66044 | Lawrence | 28,276 | ▾ -0.5% |
| 66046 | Lawrence | 19,903 | ▴ 2.3% |
| 66047 | Lawrence | 19,396 | ▴ 6.2% |
| 66025 | Eudora | 8,037 | ▴ 4.3% |
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Douglas County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Douglas County Demographics
Douglas County has a median age of 31.3, which makes the county a little younger than Kansas overall. About 17.8% of residents are under 18, while 13.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 52% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Douglas County KS
Median Age
31.3
Under 18
17.8%
Age 65+
13.3%
Bachelor's+
52%
Douglas County School Districts
Douglas County is served by 7 public school districts with 19,779 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Lawrence Unified 497, Shawnee Heights Unified 450 and Eudora Unified 491. Those three districts account for about 80% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Douglas County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Unified School District 497 | 10,380 | 52.5% | ▾ -2% |
| Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 | 3,646 | 18.4% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Eudora Unified School District 491 | 1,701 | 8.6% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Baldwin City Unified School District 348 | 1,387 | 7% | ▾ -3.3% |
| Santa Fe Trail Unified School District 434 | 1,009 | 5.1% | ▾ -6.1% |
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Douglas County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Douglas County Housing & Real Estate
Douglas County has a median home value of $281,600 and a median gross rent of $1,066. About 50% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Kansas median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $437,450 and homes spent about 32 days on the market.
Douglas County Housing Mix
Douglas County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Douglas County Housing Trends
Douglas County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Douglas County, KS
Douglas County has 5,065 business listings across 693 categories. The largest categories in Douglas County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (125, 2.5%), College University (117, 2.3%), and Landmark And Historical Building (111, 2.2%). The full Douglas County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Douglas County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Douglas County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 125 | 2.5% |
| College University | 117 | 2.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 111 | 2.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 74 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 71 | 1.4% |
| Real Estate Agents | 70 | 1.4% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 68 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 63 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 57 | 1.1% |
| Hair Salons | 53 | 1.0% |
Douglas County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| First Step Rehabilitation Services | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Lawrence |
| KU Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Lawrence |
| Here Kansas | Accommodation | Lawrence |
| Benjamin L. Miller, CPA | Accountant | Lawrence |
| Eckman Hunting Preserve | Active Life | Baldwin City |
| Tripoint Acupuncture Plus | Acupuncture | Lawrence |
| Cirilla's | Adult Entertainment | Lawrence |
| Marche International | Advertising Agency | Lawrence |
| Lone Pine Farms | Agricultural Service | Lecompton |
| Redjacket Grain Roasters | Agriculture | Baldwin City |
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Douglas County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Douglas County Basemaps
Douglas County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Douglas County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Douglas County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Douglas County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.