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  Socio-Economic Profile Data Year Source Notes  
  Population 18,207 2008 Arizona Department of Commerce Population estimates prepared by the Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) differ from those prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau.  
  Projected Population 20,122 2010 Arizona Department of Commerce    
  22,172 2015  
  24,986 2020  
  26,958 2025  
  Civilian Labor Force 6,223 2008 Arizona Department of Commerce Includes only the civilian labor force within the city. Douglas also draws from the labor force of neighboring areas.  
  Unemployment Rate 7.9% 2008 Arizona Department of Commerce Average annual rate  
  Age Groups (% of total population)   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Under 5 years 8.9%  
      5 to 9 years 9.6%  
      10 to 14 years 9.5%  
      15 to 19 years 9.2%  
      20 to 24 years 6.1%  
      25 to 34 years 11.9%  
      35 to 44 years 13.1%  
      45 to 54 years 10.8%  
      55 to 59 years 4.0%  
      60 to 64 years 3.9%  
      65 to 74 years 7.2%  
      75 to 84 years 4.6%  
      85 years and over 1.3%  
      Median age (years) 30.5  
      18 years and over 66.5%  
      21 years and over 61.4%  
      62 years and over 15.4%  
      65 years and over 13.1%  
  Race (one race only)   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000. The U.S. Census Bureau considers Hispanic/Latino an ethnicity, not a race; thus, there is no separate racial classification for Hispanic/Latino.  
      White 63.2%  
      Black or African American 0.5%  
      American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%  
      Asian 0.4%  
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%  
      Some other race (including 2 or more races) 34.7%  
  Ethnicity   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000. The U.S. Census Bureau considers Hispanic/Latino an ethnicity, not a race; thus, there is no separate racial classification for Hispanic/Latino.  
      Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 86.0%  
  Educational Attainment (population 25 years old and over)   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Less than 9th grade 27.3%  
      9th to 12th grade, no diploma 18.0%  
      High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23.6%  
      Some college, no degree 17.0%  
      Associate's degree 5.0%  
      Bachelor's degree 5.6%  
      Graduate or professional degree 3.5%  
      Percent high school graduate or higher 54.8%  
      Percent bachelor's degree or higher 9.2%  
  Per Capita Income $13,223 1999 (in 2008 inflation-adjusted dollars) U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
  Median Household Income $26,579 1999 (in 2008 inflation-adjusted dollars) U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
  Total housing units 5,186 2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Occupied housing units 87.3%  
      Vacant housing units 12.7%  
      Homeowner vacancy rate 2.4%  
      Rental vacancy rate 11.9%  
  Workforce by Occupation   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Management, professional, and related occupations 21.3%  
      Service occupations 28.6%  
      Sales and office occupations 28.4%  
      Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 1.8%  
      Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair occupations 10.3%  
      Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 9.7%  
  Workforce by Industry   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.5%  
      Construction 5.0%  
      Manufacturing 5.5%  
      Wholesale trade 0.4%  
      Retail trade 20.1%  
      Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.5%  
      Information 0.8%  
      Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.9%  
      Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services 4.8%  
      Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.4%  
      Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation, and food services 8.3%  
      Other services, except public administration 6.3%  
      Public administration 14.4%  
  Average Travel time to Work (minutes) 16.7 2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
  Major employers Click Here 2008 Cochise College Center for Economic Research Includes only those employers who responded to the annual top employer survey  
             
             
  Education    
  School Districts Phone    
      Apache Elementary District (520) 558-2364    
      Douglas Unified District (520) 364-2447    
      Forrest Elementary District (520) 508-6805    
  Charter Schools Phone    
      Center for Academic Success #4 (520) 805-1558    
      Center for Academic Success, The #2 (520) 364-2616    
      Center for Academic Success, The #3 (520) 805-1558    
      Omega Alpha Academy School (520) 805-1261    
      PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center (520) 364-4405    
  Postsecondary Education Phone    
      Cochise College (520) 515-0500, (800) 966-7943    
      University of Arizona South (520) 364-4146    
             
             
  Infrastructure    
  Electricity Providers Phone Notes    
      APS (800) 253-9407 Click here for service area map    
  Electric Service Rates Phone Rates    
      APS (800) 253-9407 Click here for rates    
  Natural Gas Providers Phone Rates    
      Southwest Gas (520) 889-1888, (800) 428-7324 Click here for rates    
  Water Utilities Phone Rates    
      Douglas Municipal (520) 364-2621  Call for rates    
      Monte Vista Water Company (520) 364-9674 Call for rates    
      Oasis Water Company (520) 364-5140 Call for rates    
  Sewer Systems Phone Rates    
      Douglas Municipal (520) 364-2621  Call for rates    
  Telecommunications (Major Suppliers) Phone Rates    
      Qwest Communications Click here for contact info Contact for rates    
      Cox Communications (520) 884-0133 Call for rates Click here to check service area    
      Cable Providers,  Internet Service Provider    
             
             
  Transportation        
    Major Metro Markets Distance to Major Markets      
      Tucson 118      
      Phoenix 229      
    Express Shipping Providers Locations      
     Federal Express 2      
     UPS 1      
    General Aviation Airports Location      
      Cochise College Airport Douglas      
      Douglas Municipal Airport Douglas      
    Commercial Airports-Primary Location/Distance      
      Tucson International Airport Tucson / 118 mi      
      Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix / 229 mi      
       
       
  Taxes and Regulatory Climate        
      State Corporate Income Tax Rate 6.968%      
      State Personal Income Tax 10-32% (depending on income)      
      State Withholding Tax      
      Worker's Compensation      
      Unemployment Insurance      
      Sales and Use Tax Rates      
      Property Tax Rates      
      Minimum Wage      
 
 
  Sites      
    Industrial Facilities      
    Commercial Sites    
      Southeast Arizona Multiple Listing Service    
      Loopnet.com    
    Commercial Real Estate Brokers Phone    
      Abbott Realty LTD (520) 364-7906    
      Everett J. Jones Real Estate (520) 364-8497     
    City of Douglas General Plan    
    City of Douglas Subdivision Code    
    Douglas Planning and Zoning     
       
           
  Financial Support Services      
    Banks       
      Bank of America       
      JP Morgan Chase       
      Wells Fargo Bank      
  Credit Unions      
      American Southwest Credit Union      
      Southeastern Arizona Federal Credit Union      
    Industrial Development Authorities      
     
     
  Quality of Life      
    Weather and Climate      
      Douglas      
    Homes for Sale      
    Housing Characteristics      
    Hospitals (Short Term and Critical Access)      
      Southeast Arizona Medical Center      
    Outpatient Treatment Centers      
      Chiricahua Community Health Centers      
    Distance between Hospitals      
    Physicians      
    Dentists      
    Crime Rates (2006) Reported Crimes per 1,000 Residents      
      United States 37.3      
      Arizona 47.8      
      Cochise County 43.1      
      Douglas 35.9      
    Cultural Amenities      
      Parks (7)      
      Art Gallery      
      Indoor Theater      
      Swimming Pool (Olympic-size)      
      Library      
      Aquatic Center      
      Golf Course      
      Recreation Centers (2)      
      Tennis/Raquetball Courts      
      Sports fields      
    Annual Events      
    Attractions      
   
   
  Natural Resources      
    Alternative Power      
      APS Solar & Renewable Incentive Program      
      APS Green Choice Rates      
      Biomass      
      APS Incentives for Biomass and Biogas Energy      
      Solar      
      APS Incentives for Solar Energy      
      Wind      
      APS Incentives for Wind Energy      
    Air Quality      
      Compare Cochise to Other Counties      
      Arizona Emissions Bank      
      Air Quality Publications and Forms      
   
   
  Hospitality Industry      
    Hotels/Motels Number of Rooms      
      Douglas 325      
    Find Hotels in Douglas      
      superpages.com      
    Meeting Rooms Number of Rooms        
      Douglas 12        
    Restaurants        
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      Restaurant Inspection Results        
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