Douglas, MA is a small town located in Central Massachusetts with a population of 8,975 people and a population density of 250 people per square mile. Douglas is known for its quaint downtown area home to several local businesses such as the Douglas Diner, the Blackstone Valley Pub, and the Douglas Sweet Shoppe. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking through nearby towns like Uxbridge and Sutton, fishing on Wallum Lake, or visiting Purgatory Chasm State Reservation. Other local organizations in town include Friends of the Douglas Library and volunteer fire departments that host sporting events throughout the year. The Douglas Little League fields baseball teams for children from all over town while soccer fans can enjoy games at nearby Forge Park Fields.
The population in Douglas is 8,975. There are 247 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Douglas is 42.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Douglas is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Douglas
- 57.7% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 15.3% have children, but are single
Race in Douglas
- 87.4% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander