Douglas County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Douglas County, Minnesota Demographics
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Douglas County, Minnesota has a population of 39,575, the 27th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $79,043 and the median home value is $321,400. The poverty rate is 9.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Douglas County Quick Facts

Population 39,575

Median Household Income $79,043

Median Home Value $321,400

Poverty Rate 9.0%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 44.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.4%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.7%

High School Graduation 96.0%

Cities/Places 11

Population 39,575 27th of 87

Median Income $79,043 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.0%

Unemployment 2.9%

How Douglas County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	39,354	39,575	+0.6%
Median household income	$77,264	$79,043	+2.3%
Median home value	$291,700	$321,400	+10.2%

Median Household Income

Douglas

$79,043

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Douglas

$321,400

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.2%

$25K-$50K 17.6%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 37.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

14.8%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

9.1%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

63.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.4%

Renter 23.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $927/mo 14.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

27.7%

75+

10.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Douglas County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Alexandria	14,735	$61,374	12.0%	$275,300
Osakis	1,623	$50,833	14.5%	$173,500
Evansville	550	$64,028	24.9%	$133,000
Carlos	512	$69,792	6.8%	$204,500
Brandon	451	$73,375	1.3%	$175,800
Miltona	418	$62,917	17.0%	$184,100
Garfield	282	$56,696	2.1%	$166,600
Kensington	240	$46,000	16.3%	$110,700
Forada	161	$80,500	7.4%	$288,600
Nelson	155	$57,188	9.0%	$157,500
Millerville	116	$71,591	12.1%	$183,900

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Population Overview

Douglas County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 39,575. It is the 27th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Douglas County is 44.5 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Douglas County is $79,043. This is 11% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $321,400. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Douglas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Douglas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Douglas County, Minnesota?

Douglas County has a population of 39,575, making it the 27th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Douglas County?

The median household income in Douglas County is $79,043 with a poverty rate of 9.0%.

How many cities are in Douglas County, Minnesota?

Douglas County contains 11 Census-designated places.