Douglas is a city in Arizona state in USA with a population of 16292 residents.. The poverty rate of Douglas is 28.2%, which is 101% higher than national average. The typical household in Douglas earns $38446 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 59.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Douglas are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 8 workers in Douglas is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Douglas, only 74% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Douglas remained 13.1%, which is 179% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Douglas, only 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Douglas is 84, which is 16% lower than national average. Median home value in Douglas is $104100 , which is 55% lower than national average. While median income in Douglas remained $38446, which is 43% lower than national average.