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Douglas County

Minnesota · 39,006 residents · 636.878 sq mi
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Douglas County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,430. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,006
+19%since 2000
from 32,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+10%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K31K34K37K41K1990201020202024Douglas County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,430
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,703 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,559
+94%since 2000
from $18,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+29%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(32,216)
Black0.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(193)
Asian0.4%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(951)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(36,629)
Black0.6%(223)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(815)
Asian0.6%(227)
Other2.2%(840)
Diversity Score13.1%(5,107)
Segregation Score37%(14,427)
Diversity Score
13
+352%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, Minnesota?

Douglas County, Minnesota has about 39,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, Minnesota earns about $65,430 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 $226,500, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, Minnesota?

About 27.2% 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 7.9% 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 10,332 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 4505Census Tract 4510Census Tract 4502Census Tract 4508Census Tract 4509Census Tract 4506.01Census Tract 4501Census Tract 4506.02Census Tract 4507.04Census Tract 4507.02Census Tract 4507.03
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 56308ZIP 56315ZIP 56326ZIP 56332ZIP 56354ZIP 56319ZIP 56343ZIP 56355
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