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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Douglas County

Minnesota · 32,821 residents · 636.878 sq mi
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Douglas County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,703. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $101,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

32,821
+14%since 1990
from 28,674 in 1990
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+13%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K31K34K37K41K1990201020202024Douglas County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,703
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,067 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,850
+84%since 1990
from $10,264 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.5%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$411
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
22.8% rent
2.7
+6%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(28,435)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(115)
Asian0.5%(147)
Diversity Score3%(874)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(32,216)
Black0.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(193)
Asian0.4%(130)
Diversity Score2.9%(951)
3
−5%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−42%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Minnesota?

Douglas County, Minnesota has about 32,821 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Douglas County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Douglas County, Minnesota earns about $37,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas County, Minnesota expensive?

In Douglas County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Minnesota?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas County, Minnesota?

About 8.5% of people in Douglas County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,147 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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