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Carlos, MN
City in Douglas County, Minnesota.
Population
512
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,141
ZIP codes
0
Carlos and its ZIP codes
Carlos at a glance
- Carlos is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,792 a year, 22% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,500 (38% below Minnesota) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Carlos, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlos, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,792
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$204,500
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
85.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (257), Norwegian Americans (134), Irish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Carlos.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,860
19,728 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,260
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$419M
FY 2026, $10,748 per person
How people get to work
Carlos, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.7%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlos, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlos, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Carlos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiltonaCity | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| NelsonCity | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| AlexandriaCity | 7.4 mi | 17.2 |
| OsakisCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| GarfieldCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Parkers PrairieCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ForadaCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| MillervilleCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BrandonCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| UrbankCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| West UnionCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| VillardCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Eagle BendCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| WestportCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| EvansvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarissaCity | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlos, MN in?
- Carlos is in Douglas County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Carlos, MN?
- About 512 people live in Carlos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlos?
- Nearby places include Miltona (5.1 mi), Nelson (6.3 mi), Alexandria (7.4 mi), Osakis (10 mi), Garfield (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023