Douglas County, Washington
Douglas County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Washington | |
 Washington's location within the U.S. | |
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| Country |  United States
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| State |  Washington |
| Founded | November 28, 1883 |
| Seat | Waterville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,849 sq mi (4,790 km2) |
| • Land | 1,820 sq mi (4,700 km2) |
| • Water | 29 sq mi (80 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 42,596 |
| • Density | 23/sq mi (9/km2) |
| Website | www |
Douglas County is a county located in the state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,596. The county seat is Waterville, and its largest city is East Wenatchee. The county was created on November 28, 1883, and is named after Stephen A. Douglas, an American politician from Illinois.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,849 square miles (4,790 km²), of which 1,820 square miles (4,710 km²) is land and 29 square miles (75 km²) (1.6%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Okanogan County - north
- Ferry County - northeast
- Grant County - east
- Kittitas County - south
- Chelan County - west
National protected areas[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 42,596 people, 15,490 households, and 11,235 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 16,935 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²).
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
Census-designated places[edit | edit source]
- Coulee Dam (part)
- Orondo
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Douglas County is primarily based on agriculture, with significant contributions from apple and cherry orchards. The county is also known for its wine production, with several vineyards and wineries located in the region.
Education[edit | edit source]
Douglas County is served by several school districts, including the Eastmont School District and the Waterville School District. Higher education opportunities are available at Wenatchee Valley College in nearby Wenatchee.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in Douglas County include U.S. Route 2, U.S. Route 97, and State Route 28. The county is also served by the Pangborn Memorial Airport, which provides regional air service.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Washington
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Douglas County, Washington
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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