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
62th
Median Household Income $79,043 +5.2% #622 / 3,222
81th
Median Age 44.5 years +14.4% #826 / 3,222
74th
Median Home Value $321,400 +14.0% #525 / 3,222
84th
Median Gross Rent $927 -20.3% #1,295 / 3,222
60th
Poverty Rate 9.0% -28.8% #567 / 3,222
82th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$79,043 +5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #622 of 3,222
81th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,466 +7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #440 of 3,222
86th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.0% −28.8% vs nat'l
Rank #567 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.9% −44.9% vs nat'l
Rank #630 of 3,222
80th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.7% −11.8% vs nat'l
Rank #781 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.9 min −20.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,543 of 3,222
21th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$321,400 +14.0% vs nat'l
Rank #525 of 3,222
84th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$927 −20.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,295 of 3,222
60th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.5% +18.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,268 of 3,222
61th percentile
76.5% Homeownership

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Health

96.0% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.

96.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0% +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #294 of 3,222
91th percentile

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.