Douglas, NB

New Brunswick

Douglas is a small city in New Brunswick with a population of 5,935. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,935 Population 11/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 7.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg

How Douglas Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,935
Median AgeN/A
Density11/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B
Median Income$87,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment8.8%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,270
Rent Burden7.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+30.7%
Graduate+6.2%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Douglas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Douglas receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Douglas has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Douglas is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.7% have completed high school.

Douglas has a population of 5,935 with a density of 11 people per square mile.

Population

5,935
Total Population
2021 Census
11
People / sq mi
557.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Douglas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Douglas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Douglas is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Douglas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden7.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.7%
Renter-Occupied7.1%
Housing Units2,270

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Douglas vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Douglas vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area557.3 sq mi (1,443.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates45.9783°N, 66.7311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+30.7%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area557.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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