Jobs & Economy in Douglas
Douglas's economy runs on a real, dual identity: a genuine agricultural and ranching base, alongside real, current proximity to the Powder River Basin's energy economy.
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Learn moreThe Wyoming State Fair, a real civic and economic anchor
Douglas has hosted the Wyoming State Fair every August since winning the nomination in 1905 -- the 2026 fair ran August 11-15, a genuine, recurring draw for the local economy.
Real Powder River Basin energy-sector access
Some Douglas residents commute north to the Powder River Basin's coal mines or west to the Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant in nearby Glenrock -- a real, current second economic pillar alongside agriculture.
A disclosed research gap on current labor figures
This pass's research budget did not surface a Douglas-specific unemployment rate or median household income figure this record trusts as a standalone number this pass -- confirm current figures directly with the Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services.
Key takeaways
- The Wyoming State Fair is a real, permanent economic and civic anchor for Douglas.
- Real Powder River Basin energy-sector jobs (coal, oil) sit within commuting range.
- Confirm current, specific unemployment and income data directly with state sources.
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