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Douglas County, MN
11 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Douglas County, Minnesota.
Population
39,575
Land area
637sq mi
People per sq mi
62
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Douglas County
Douglas County at a glance
- The median household income is $79,043, 11% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $321,400 and median rent is $927 a month.
- Its largest cities are Alexandria (14,735), Osakis (1,623) and Evansville (550).
Local data for Douglas County, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools24
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks20
- Post Offices6
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores13
- Restaurants115
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Douglas County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,043
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$321,400
Prices +5.0% in a year
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16,775), Norwegian Americans (8,778), Swedish Americans (3,371).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.8 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
PPP loans
$119M
2,077 loans, 13,026 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$121K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Douglas County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Douglas County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Douglas County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Douglas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Douglas County, MN?
- Alexandria is the largest city or town in Douglas County, with about 14,735 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Douglas County?
- Douglas County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56308, 56315, 56319, 56326, 56327.
- What is the population of Douglas County, MN?
- About 39,575 people live in Douglas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Douglas County?
- Douglas County borders Stearns County, Otter Tail County, Todd County, Pope County, Stevens County, Grant County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023