Economy & Jobs — Douglas County, Kansas

Employment

Total Establishments2,768
Total Employees37,284
Avg Annual Employment50,969
Avg Annual Pay$54,079
Total Annual Wages$2,756,372,363
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,607,603
Unemployment Rate4.8%

Income

Median Household Income$66,153
Poverty Rate16.3%
IRS Returns52,830
Total AGI (thousands)$4,232,431
Average AGI per Return$80,114

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$754,771,438
Per Capita$6,354
Population Basis118,785

Agriculture

Total Farms919
Land in Farms (acres)218,949
Avg Farm Size (acres)238
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants91
Fast Food111
Bars34
Coffee & Snacks36