Douglas, AL

Population
796
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
971 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$175,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$905/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Douglas is a quiet, friendly town sitting on the southwestern edge of Sand Mountain in Marshall County. Positioned at the crossroads of Highway 75 and Highway 168, the community offers scenic countryside living with open farmland and plenty of room to breathe. Lake Guntersville is just a short drive to the north, which makes it easy to spend weekends boating, fishing, or relaxing by the water.

Life in Douglas centers around its local schools, churches, and familiar gathering spots where neighbors know one another by name. The town itself stays peaceful and uncrowded, and neighboring towns like Albertville and Boaz are only minutes down the road for shopping, dining, and healthcare. For anyone looking for classic small-town living with convenient access to everyday essentials, Douglas is an easy place to settle down.

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