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From DenverRealEstateSource.com Area Counties
Douglas County Colorado is Virtually in the geographic center of Colorado, Douglas County has many new homes with thousands relocating to this area. Douglas Couonty Colorado is approximately 844 square miles (540,000 acres) of striking natural beauty in its mountains, foothills, and plains. Elevations range from 5,400 feet in the northeast to 9,836 feet at Thunder Butte in the Pike National Forest. According to Census 2000, Douglas County's 191% population increase between 1990 and 2000 made it the nation's fastest growing county for the decade (based on percentage change). Approximately 73% of the population lives in unincorporated areas. The estimated median household income for 1999 was $82,929. Douglas County is strategically located between Colorado's two largest cities: Denver and Colorado Springs. Approximately 80% of the County's workforce commutes to jobs and offices in these urban centers. To provide local employment opportunities and diversify the tax base, the County actively plans for and pursues well-managed, quality commercial development. The County's strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs Development Corridor, comes from a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment. To preserve the area's natural environment, 70% of the corridor will retain agricultural, ranching, parks, and open space uses. Recreational facilities include more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough and Castlewood Canyon State Parks, Chatfield State Recreation Area, and numerous county, municipal, and local parks, trails, and open spaces. The pioneer spirit and eternal beauty of the mountains, foothills, and plains remain in Douglas County. Douglas County at a Glance Date of Incorporation: 1861 Form of Government: Statutory County, Governed by Board of (3) County Commissioners Senate District: 4th and 30th House Districts: 43rd, 44th and 45th Congressional Districts: 6th Registered Voters: 138,981 Area: 844 Square miles/540,000 acres Population: 215,226 (1/1/03) (Click here for Additional Population Information) Population Growth: Based on percentage change, Douglas County was the fastest growing county of the 1990s (in the United States). Age Distribution: (Census 2000) Under 15 15-24 25-44 45-64 65 and over 27% 09% 38% 22% 04% Source: US Bureau of the Census. Prepared by the Advance Planning Division, Douglas County Planning Department Income Year Per Capita Personal Income 1990 $24,868 1991 $25,253 1992 $25,801 1993 $27,181 1994 $28,465 1995 $30,046 1996 $30,779 1997 $32,310 1998 $34,088 1999 $35,451 2000 $35,452 (Source: US Bureau of the Census, CO Department of Labor and Employment, CO Division of Local Government) 1999 Median Household Income $82,929 (Source: US Bureau of the Census) County Road Statistics Primary (center-lane miles) 558 Secondary (center-lane miles) 573 Total 1,131 Libraries Branch Libraries 4 Satellites 3 Bookmobile 1 Approximate Volumes 275,000 For more information, please visit the Library District's web site: douglas.lib.co.us Education Elementary Schools 38 Middle Schools 7 High Schools 7 Alternative High School 1 Night School 1 Preschool Sites 22 Staff (2003) 5,000 Students (2003) 41,000 For more information, please visit the School District's web site: www.dcsd.k12.co.us Climate Mean Temperature, Summer 63.8° Mean Temperature, Winter 31.8° Annual Precipitation 16.85" Annual Snowfall 58.5" © Copyright 2004 by IMC and DenverRealEstateSource.com |
