Douglas County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,575 | — | #1,219 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,043 | +5.2% | #622 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.5 years | +14.4% | #826 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $321,400 | +14.0% | #525 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $927 | -20.3% | #1,295 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | -28.8% | #567 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Douglas County has a population of 39,575, making it the #1,219 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Douglas County is $79,043, ranking #622 out of 3,222 counties — 5.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Douglas County is $321,400 (+14.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $927/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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96.0% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
About Douglas County, Minnesota
Douglas County, Minnesota has a total population of 39,575, making it the 1,219th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Douglas County is $79,043, which ranks #622 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Douglas County is $321,400, 14.0% above the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $927 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Douglas County, 29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Douglas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Douglas County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.