County profile · Colorado
Douglas County, CO market data
How Douglas County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 399,396
- +10.9% since 2020
- Households
- 139,960
- Median household income
- $149,594
- +24.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $713,600
- Jobs located here
- 144,461
- Highest market score
- 98
- Grocery and convenience stores, #2 of 2,402 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Douglas County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Douglas County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Douglas County has an estimated 399,396 people and 139,960 households. Population estimates show Douglas County grew 10.9% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Douglas County is $149,594, 85% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Douglas County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 209, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (106, still above the U.S.).
Of the business types scored in Douglas County, grocery and convenience stores (98), convenience stores (98) and grocery stores (97) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery and convenience stores, that ranks #2 of 2,402 scored counties.
Douglas County is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (67% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Douglas County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Douglas County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery and convenience stores | 98 | #2 of 2,402 | 153 | 10.9 | $6.8M | 201 | 37 |
| Convenience stores | 98 | #2 of 2,261 | 71 | 5.1 | $14.7M | 186 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 97 | #4 of 2,070 | 45 | 3.2 | $23.2M | 249 | 32 |
| Tire shops | 92 | #4 of 1,530 | 32 | 2.3 | $5.6M | 223 | 19 |
| Pest control | 90 | #2 of 699 | 6 | 0.4 | $42M | 411 | 14 |
| Gas stations | 90 | #25 of 2,358 | 86 | 6.1 | $4.9M | 204 | 58 |
| Car washes and detailing | 88 | #18 of 1,451 | 49 | 3.5 | $3.6M | 145 | 20 |
| Child care and preschools | 88 | #21 of 1,611 | 104 | 7.4 | $1.6M | 163 | 71 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 88 | #38 of 2,405 | 607 | 43.4 | $1.3M | 195 | 209 |
| Auto repair and car care | 85 | #51 of 2,401 | 372 | 26.6 | $480K | 179 | 203 |
| Pizza | 84 | #45 of 2,090 | 83 | 5.9 | $9.5M | 186 | 269 |
| Auto repair shops | 83 | #71 of 2,378 | 230 | 16.4 | $777K | 175 | 150 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 83 | #82 of 2,405 | 1,125 | 80.4 | $698K | 188 | 579 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 82 | #47 of 1,707 | 84 | 6.0 | $6.5M | 138 | 122 |
| Barbershops | 82 | #55 of 1,356 | 39 | 2.8 | $5M | 265 | 11 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 82 | #94 of 2,222 | 161 | 11.5 | $4.9M | 160 | 269 |
| Funeral homes | 80 | #65 of 1,472 | 10 | 0.7 | $1.7M | 253 | 3 |
| House cleaning | 79 | #43 of 847 | 33 | 2.4 | $7.6M | 119 | 71 |
| Electricians | 79 | #50 of 1,160 | 30 | 2.1 | $18.3M | 153 | 112 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 78 | #106 of 1,889 | 96 | 6.9 | $8.2M | 197 | 109 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 76 | #110 of 1,327 | 35 | 2.5 | $5.1M | 166 | 55 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 75 | #134 of 1,771 | 130 | 9.3 | $1.9M | 115 | 216 |
| Gyms | 74 | #139 of 1,792 | 115 | 8.2 | $2.4M | 184 | 80 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 73 | #190 of 1,493 | 91 | 6.5 | $2.8M | 95 | 131 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 73 | #237 of 2,063 | 144 | 10.3 | $5.5M | 147 | 101 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 72 | #126 of 1,334 | 91 | 6.5 | $3M | 150 | 95 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 72 | #196 of 2,088 | 259 | 18.5 | $1.1M | 160 | 175 |
| Home repair trades | 71 | #191 of 2,057 | 194 | 13.9 | $2.8M | 117 | 293 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 69 | #252 of 1,461 | 70 | 5.0 | $2.9M | 113 | 60 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #317 of 2,200 | 213 | 15.2 | $944K | 108 | 143 |
| Home inspectors | 68 | #71 of 415 | 9 | 0.6 | Index only | 139 | 24 |
| Pet stores | 68 | #195 of 974 | 38 | 2.7 | $5.3M | 117 | 23 |
| Physical therapy | 68 | #264 of 1,422 | 93 | 6.6 | $2.6M | 110 | 63 |
| Veterinarians | 68 | #324 of 1,485 | 77 | 5.5 | $2.6M | 96 | 60 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #357 of 2,339 | 321 | 22.9 | $607K | 141 | 192 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 65 | #148 of 777 | 53 | 3.8 | $5.2M | 128 | 80 |
| Property management | 65 | #209 of 910 | 50 | 3.6 | Index only | 118 | 104 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 63 | #441 of 1,656 | 128 | 9.1 | $1.9M | 108 | 271 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 62 | #375 of 1,302 | 82 | 5.9 | $3M | 96 | 35 |
| Nail salons | 60 | #400 of 1,328 | 102 | 7.3 | $1.9M | 114 | 74 |
| Chiropractors | 59 | #498 of 1,490 | 118 | 8.4 | $2.1M | 87 | 66 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 59 | #726 of 2,087 | 244 | 17.4 | $1.5M | 115 | 159 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 59 | #757 of 2,210 | 328 | 23.4 | $1.1M | 123 | 191 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #453 of 1,177 | 80 | 5.7 | $6.9M | 81 | 59 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #850 of 2,385 | 772 | 55.2 | $252K | 119 | 351 |
| Dry cleaners | 52 | #241 of 507 | 25 | 1.8 | $14.2M | 91 | 32 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,308 of 2,394 | 1,725 | 123.2 | $143K | 94 | 664 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,293 of 2,176 | 619 | 44.2 | Index only | 97 | 584 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 45 | #1,150 of 1,886 | 294 | 21.0 | $838K | 85 | 211 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,362 of 2,229 | 811 | 57.9 | Index only | 93 | 895 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,163 of 1,769 | 290 | 20.7 | $671K | 77 | 71 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 42 | #601 of 887 | 133 | 9.5 | Index only | 63 | 105 |
| Insurance agencies | 37 | #1,583 of 2,272 | 284 | 20.3 | $1M | 81 | 238 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.3 | $44.7M | 325 | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.1 | $178M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.1 | $123.1M | Too few | 18 |
Household spending in Douglas County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $178.6M | $1,276 | 133 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $417.8M | $2,985 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $785M | $5,609 | 138 |
| Groceries | $1B | $7,448 | 118 |
| Personal care products and services | $194.7M | $1,391 | 138 |
| Child care and other personal services | $169.7M | $1,212 | 209 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $274.9M | $1,964 | 200 |
| Medical and dental services | $246.3M | $1,760 | 137 |
| Pets | $201.2M | $1,437 | 158 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $355.9M | $2,543 | 124 |
| Vehicle insurance | $290.6M | $2,076 | 106 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $549.6M | $3,927 | 130 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $252M | $1,800 | 127 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3.3B | $23,432 | 141 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Douglas County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 399,396+10.9% since 2020
- Households
- 139,960
- Median age
- 40.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 840 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 449
- Median household income
- $149,594+24.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $183,544
- Median home value
- $713,600
- Jobs located here
- 144,461
- Daytime population
- 321,562Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Douglas County?
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Questions
How fast is Douglas County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Douglas County at 399,396 people in 2025, up 10.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 139,960 households. Median household income rose 24.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Douglas County, CO spend?
Households in Douglas County spend about $3.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1B on groceries and $785M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Douglas County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 209, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (106, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Douglas County, CO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Douglas County are for grocery and convenience stores (98), convenience stores (98) and grocery stores (97). Douglas County ranks #2 of 2,402 scored counties for grocery and convenience stores.
How does Douglas County, CO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Douglas County is $149,594 a year, 85% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 10.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $713,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Douglas County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (67% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Douglas County, each ranked against other counties.
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