Douglas County, county in Colorado, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 360,750 inhabitants. The county was created 162 years ago in 1861. Its county seat is Castle Rock.
There are 11 city/town in Douglas County, CO. The largest city of Douglas County is Highlands Ranch with a population of 96,713. Other cities include, Castle Rock population 70,567, Parker population 58,673, Castle Pines population 11,664, The Pinery population 10,517
Nestled between Denver and Colorado Springs, Douglas County contains a mix of small towns, suburbs, and open spaces. The county seat is Castle Rock, a fast-growing suburb with a quaint downtown, recreational opportunities, and views of the Rocky Mountains. Castle Rock provides a family-friendly community with quality schools, parks, trails, and easy access to nature.
Other notable Douglas County cities include Parker, Larkspur, and Roxborough Park. Parker is now the most populous municipality in the county thanks to new developments and communities. Larkspur harkens back to Colorado's old mining towns but with modern amenities. Roxborough Park offers mountain living within commuting distance of Denver and Colorado Springs.
In addition to its cities and towns, Douglas County contains portions of Pike National Forest and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. There are also many county and regional parks for hiking, biking, camping, and open space enjoyment. With a diverse array of communities surrounded by natural beauty, Douglas County offers both urban convenience and outdoor paradise.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Acres Green | Census-designated place (CDP) in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States | 3,007 |
Carriage Club | Town | 1,090 |
Castle Pines | City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America | 11,664 |
Castle Rock | The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado. | 70,567 |
Highlands Ranch | Census designated place | 96,713 |
Larkspur | Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America | 203 |
Parker | The most populous city in Douglas County, Colorado. | 58,673 |
Perry Park | Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado | 1,646 |
Roxborough Park | Census designated place | 9,099 |
Stonegate | Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado | 8,962 |
The Pinery | Census designated place | 10,517 |