Douglas County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Douglas County, Minnesota is 39,354 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $77,264, the median home value is $291,700, and the median age is 44.3.

The population of Douglas County has grown 11.0% since 2010 (35,990 → 39,933), a +0.75% annualized rate.

Douglas County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

39,354

Population

+0.75%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$77,264

Median Income

$291,700

Median Home Value

Douglas County covers 637 sq mi of land at 61.8 people per square mile.

About Douglas County, MN

The poverty rate is what most separates Douglas County from the typical county: 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Douglas County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 39,354. It ranks #27 among counties in Minnesota by population.

Median household income is $77,264, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 4.2% — below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $291,700, with typical rent around $896.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 29.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. A solid 10.7% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Douglas County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Douglas County had a population of 35,990 in 2010 and 39,933 in 2024, a 11.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 39,933 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.75%.

Douglas County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

39,933

Population (2024)

35,990

Population (2010)

39,933

Peak (2024)

0.75%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	35,990	-	-	estimate
2011	36,185	+195	+0.54%	estimate
2012	36,297	+112	+0.31%	estimate
2013	36,350	+53	+0.15%	estimate
2014	36,579	+229	+0.63%	estimate
2015	36,796	+217	+0.59%	estimate
2016	37,162	+366	+0.99%	estimate
2017	37,547	+385	+1.04%	estimate
2018	37,987	+440	+1.17%	estimate
2019	38,070	+83	+0.22%	estimate
2020	39,093	+1,023	+2.69%	estimate
2021	39,312	+219	+0.56%	estimate
2022	39,665	+353	+0.90%	estimate
2023	39,874	+209	+0.53%	estimate
2024	39,933	+59	+0.15%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.2%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.3

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

23.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

5.6%

15–19

5.6%

20–24

4.9%

25–34

10.9%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

10.8%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

13.3%

75–84

7.7%

85+

2.9%

Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 23.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$77,264$-10,292 vs state
Mean household income	$99,168
Per-capita income	$43,543
Poverty rate	4.2%-1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.7%
Employment-to-population	62.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.3%

Manufacturing

19.4%

Finance & real estate

8.4%

Education & health care

6.5%

Construction

6.4%

Information

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

Retail trade

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Douglas County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

79.6%

Public transit

10.7%

Work from home

20.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$291,700$-13,800 vs state

Median home value

$896

Median rent

76.4%

Homeownership rate

22,087

Total housing units

78.9%

Occupied

21.1%

Vacant

23.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.0%

With health insurance

94.7%

With broadband internet

18.2%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

11.8%

With a disability

97.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.0%

High School+

29.0%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Minnesota

Minneapolis (426,845)St. Paul (307,762)Rochester (121,638)Bloomington (88,838)Duluth (86,863)Brooklyn Park (84,349)Plymouth (79,526)Woodbury (76,945)Lakeville (72,480)Blaine (71,261)All Minnesota cities →

Other counties in Minnesota

Hennepin County (1,268,903)Ramsey County (544,438)Dakota County (442,204)Anoka County (367,095)Washington County (272,298)St. Louis County (200,056)Olmsted County (163,425)Stearns County (159,358)Scott County (152,957)Wright County (145,270)All Minnesota counties →

Part of Minnesota

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Metro areas in Minnesota

Minneapolis (3,693,351)Sioux Falls (293,107)Duluth (280,710)Fargo (254,914)Rochester (227,252)St. Cloud (200,816)La Crosse (169,945)Mankato (103,736)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Douglas County, Minnesota has a population of 39,354 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 62 people per square mile.

The population of Douglas County has grown 11.0% since 2010 (35,990 → 39,933), a +0.75% annualized rate.

The median household income in Douglas County, Minnesota is $77,264, with mean (average) household income of $99,168 and per-capita income of $43,543. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Douglas County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Douglas County, Minnesota is 44.3 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in Douglas County is $291,700 and median monthly rent is $896. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 22,087 total housing units, 21.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Douglas County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Douglas County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.