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How Douglas County voted for president
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Douglas County at a glance.
Douglas County had an estimated 49,564 residents in July 2024, the seventh most populous of Nevada's 17 counties, up 0.2% since the 2020 census. Of those, 42,535 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 35.0% are 65 or older. It covers 710 square miles of land (70 people per square mile).
The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 55.0, a median household income of $90,754, 31.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 78.8% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them. In 2024, 35,556 votes were cast for president, about 83.6% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 32.5% and the Republican ticket 65.4%. The two-party margin moved from R+15.4 in 2008 to R+32.9 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 49,564
- Population (2020 census base)
- 49,483
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 42,535
- Residents 65 and older
- 35.0%
- People per square mile
- 70
- Land area
- 710 sq mi
- Median age
- 55.0
- Median household income
- $90,754
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 31.6%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 78.8%
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.5% | 65.4% | R+32.9 | 35,556 |
| 2020 | 33.9% | 63.4% | R+29.5 | 34,125 |
| 2016 | 30.3% | 62.5% | R+32.2 | 27,871 |
| 2012 | 35.6% | 62.4% | R+26.8 | 26,054 |
| 2008 | 41.5% | 56.9% | R+15.4 | 25,727 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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