Douglas County is uniquely positioned for success with an abundance of highly educated, skilled, knowledge workers who live near the state’s major employment centers; a robust transportation system that includes a general aviation airport, light rail transit and a newly expanded freeway system; adequate water and power for new growth; a nationally-recognized public education system; a state tax rate among the lowest in the country; an inventory of available office space and entitled sites for construction of new offices and shops, and business-friendly government leaders.
In addition, the quality of life is enhanced by diverse housing options, proximity to world-class arts and cultural amenities, world-class sports franchises, and proximity to some of the best recreation amenities in the world.
Douglas County Residents – Labor Force
- Douglas County is the seventh most educated region in the U.S. with 58.4% of the residents aged 18 years and over having some sort of college degree.
- Almost 54% of employed Douglas County residents are in management, professional and related occupations, which places the County in the top 20 in the Nation.
- Douglas County workers in the prime ages of 35 to 54 make up 55.1% of the labor force compared to 44.6% for all workers in Colorado.
- The median age of Douglas County residents is 36.6, compared to 36.1 for Colorado and 37.2 for the Nation.
