Community Profile for
Douglas
Douglas, on the Mexican border, is 118 miles southeast
of Tucson, and is reached via Interstate 10 to U.S. 80.
Across the border from Douglas is Agua Prieta, Sonora,
Mexico, with a population of 79,000. The Janos
Highway, the shortest route to Mexico City and
Guadalajara by paved roads from the western United
States, begins in Douglas. Douglas, at an elevation of
3,990 feet, was founded in 1901 as a site for a copper
smelter and was incorporated in 1905. Originally, it was
an annual round up spot for ranchers. Agriculture and
ranching are still important segments of the area's
economy.
Principal Economic Activities
Because of its location on the U.S.-Mexico border,
international commerce is an important part of the local
economy. Douglas has three manufacturing plants, and
Agua Prieta has 33, many of the latter operating under
the twin-plant concept. The lure of shopping and sightseeing in “Old Mexico” and nearness to several outdoor
recreation areas have made tourism and retirement
significant to Douglas' economy. Brief visits to Agua
Prieta do not require visas or special documents.
Scenic Attractions
Douglas’ nationally registered historic landmarks include the Southern Pacific Depot, Gadsden Hotel,
Church Square, Library, Douglas Municipal Airport, Downtown Historical District and Sonoran District. Many
points of interest are nearby, among them the historic John Slaughter Ranch, Agua Prieta, the frontier
mining town of Tombstone, ghost towns of Charleston and Dos Cabezas, historic Old Fort Bowie, Fort
Huachuca, Coronado National Memorial, Cochise Stronghold, Texas Canyon, San Bernardino Wildlife
Refuge, Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Forest, and Chiricahua Mountains for bird study
and sports. Scenic drives include Bisbee and Cave Creek Canyon. Historic Arizpe is a short drive into
Sonora. Hunting and fishing areas, in both the United States and Mexico, are also nearby.
Community Facilities
Douglas offers a broad range of community facilities. There is an art gallery, a library, two city recreation
centers, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a new indoor aquatic center, seven parks, golf course, several
handball, raquetball and tennis courts and one indoor theater. Other athletic facilities are available at
Cochise College and Douglas High School.
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Community Profile for
Douglas, Arizona
BASIC INFORMATION
Founded:
Elevation:
1901
4,020 ft.
LABOR FORCE
Incorporated:
Location:
Distance to major cities:
Phoenix:
229 miles
Tucson:
118 miles
Las Vegas:
526 miles
1905
Cochise County
San Diego:
Los Angeles:
527 miles
605 miles
POPULATION
1990
12,840
98,100
3,680,800
Douglas
Cochise County
State of Arizona
2000
14,312
117,755
5,130,632
2014 (est.)
16,989
129,628
6,667,241
Arizona Dept. of Administration - azstats.gov
Civilian Labor Force
Unemployed
Unemployment Rate
1990
4,334
584
13.5%
2000
5,166
364
7.0%
2014
4,973
476
9.6%
Arizona Dept. of Administration - azstats.gov
WORKFORCE EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
Less than high school
High school or equivalent, no college
Some college or Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree
Count
3,544
2,912
3,686
1,246
Share
31.1%
25.6%
32.4%
10.9%
Census Bureau - Fact Finder
INDUSTRY (RANKED BY EMPLOYMENT)
PROPERTY TAX
1990
4.38
1.09
6.26
11.73
Elementary / High School
City / Fire District
Cochise County
Totals (Cochise County)
2000
7.80
1.10
5.70
14.60
2014
6.24
1.15
5.67
13.06
Arizona Dept. of Revenue & Arizona Tax Research Foundation
SALES TAX / TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX
Douglas
Cochise County
State
2.80%
0.50%
5.60%
Arizona Dept. of Revenue & Arizona Tax Research Foundation
Education, health care & social assistance
Public administration
Retail trade
Professional, scientific, & administrative services
Arts, entertainment, food & recreation services
Other services, except public administration
Manufacturing
Transportation, warehousing, & utilities
Finance, insurance & real estate
Construction
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, & mining
Wholesale trade
Information
Count
1,271
676
540
441
328
279
211
184
150
138
124
66
48
Share
28.5%
15.2%
12.1%
9.9%
7.4%
6.3%
4.7%
4.1%
3.4%
3.1%
2.8%
1.5%
1.1%
Census Bureau - Fact Finder
This profile was prepared by the Arizona Commerce Authority in cooperation with local sources. For further information, please contact:
City of Douglas
Carlos Delatorre
425 East 10th Street
Douglas, AZ 85607
Phone: 520-417-7302
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.douglasaz.gov
Cochise County Economic Development
Gussie Motter
1415 Melody Lane, Building G
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Phone: 520-432-9215
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cochise.az.gov
City of Douglas, Economic
Development
425 10th St.
Douglas, AZ 85607
Phone: 520-805-4047
Website: www.douglasaz.gov
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