Douglas County, MN

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2021 Population

38,742

2.44% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

43.7

1.35% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.15%

3.75% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$69,069

5.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$250,400

10.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

19,456

0.164% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Douglas County, MN had a population of 38.7k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $69,069. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Douglas County, MN grew from 37,820 to 38,742, a 2.44% increase and its median household income grew from $65,430 to $69,069, a 5.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Douglas County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.59%), White (Hispanic) (1.19%), Other (Hispanic) (0.457%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.439%).

None of the households in Douglas County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Douglas County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Douglas County, MN are Alexandria Technical & Community College (656 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Douglas County, MN was $250,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in Douglas County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Douglas County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Douglas County, MN borders Grant County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pope County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Stevens County, MN, and Todd County, MN.

United States Minnesota Alexandria, MN

Population & Diversity

Douglas County, MN is home to a population of 38.7k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.25% of Douglas County, MN residents were born outside of the country (486 people).

In 2021, there were 59.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.9k people) in Douglas County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 617 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 460 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Douglas County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Douglas County, MN was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Douglas County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Douglas County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.9k ± 90
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
617 ± 149
White (Hispanic)
460 ± 141

1.88%

Hispanic Population

728 people

1.88% of the people in Douglas County, MN are hispanic (728 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Douglas County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

1.25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

486 people

1.15%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

435 people

As of 2021, 1.25% of Douglas County, MN residents (486 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Douglas County, MN was 1.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Douglas County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,098 ± 126
Gulf War (2001-)
304 ± 99
Gulf War (1990s)
248 ± 82

Douglas County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Douglas County, MN employs 19.5k people. The largest industries in Douglas County, MN are Manufacturing (3,730 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,248 people), and Retail Trade (2,449 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,063), Wholesale Trade ($71,776), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,333).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.5k

2021 Value

± 772

−0.164%

1 Year decline

± 5.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Douglas County, MN declined at a rate of −0.164%, from 19.5k employees to 19.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Douglas County, MN, are Management Occupations (2,470 people), Production Occupations (2,276 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,981 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Douglas County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.5k

2021 Value

± 772

−0.164%

1 Year decline

± 5.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Douglas County, MN declined at a rate of −0.164%, from 19.5k employees to 19.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Douglas County, MN, are Manufacturing (3,730 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,248 people), and Retail Trade (2,449 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Douglas County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Douglas County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,632

Median earning men ± $1,726

$32,717

Median earning women ± $1,578

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($79,531), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,961), and Public Administration ($66,094).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,282), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,066), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,859).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

405
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
398
Manufacturing
313
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$933k
Manufacturing
$251k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$107k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Douglas County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.6%), followed by Other (1.08%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.08%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Douglas County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.6%), followed by Other (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Douglas County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Douglas County, MN awarded 656 degrees. The student population of Douglas County, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,207 male students and 1,379 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Douglas County, MN are White (598 and 91.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (26 and 3.98%), Two or More Races (17 and 2.6%), and Asian (4 and 0.612%).

The largest universities in Douglas County, MN by number of degrees awarded are Alexandria Technical & Community College (656 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Douglas County, MN are Criminal Justice - Police Science (128 and 19.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (81 and 12.3%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 and 10.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,586 students enrolled in Douglas County, MN, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,191 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
81 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
58 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Douglas County, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Douglas County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

656 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alexandria Technical & Community College with 656 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 337 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Douglas County, MN, which is 1.06 times more than the 319 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 598 degrees mean that there were 23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 26 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,293) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($617) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Douglas County, MN was $250,400 in 2021, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $226,500 to $250,400, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Douglas County, MN is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Douglas County, MN have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Douglas County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Douglas County, MN is $69,069. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Douglas County, MN was Census Tract 4510 with a value of $93,333, followed by Census Tract 4505 and Census Tract 4509, with respective values of $90,685 and $86,154.

In 2022, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Douglas County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.01%.

Housing

Property

$250,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,088

$12,678

Median Property Taxes

±$528

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Douglas County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Douglas County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.4% of the housing units in Douglas County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Douglas County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4510
Census Tract 4505
Census Tract 4509

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Douglas County, MN was Census Tract 4510 with a value of $93,333, followed by Census Tract 4505 and Census Tract 4509, with respective values of $90,685 and $86,154.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Douglas County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,069

Median Household Income

± $3,709

17k

Number of Households

± 739

In 2021, the median household income of the 17k households in Douglas County, MN grew to $69,069 from the previous year's value of $65,430.

The following chart displays the households in Douglas County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Douglas County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81%)
Worked At Home (9.34%)
Carpooled (6.41%)

In 2021, 81% of workers in Douglas County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.34%) and those who carpooled to work (6.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Douglas County, MN have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.13% of the workforce in Douglas County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Douglas County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Douglas County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Douglas County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Douglas County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.01%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Douglas County, MN (3.12k out of 38.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Douglas County, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.8% of the children was living in poverty in Douglas County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 122 in Douglas County, MN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 15.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.8% of the population of Douglas County, MN has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, MN see 812 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.2% decrease from the previous year (904 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 417 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

812 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Douglas County, MN

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, MN see an average of 812 patients per year. This represents a 10.2% decrease from the previous year (904 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Douglas County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.16%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Douglas County, MN declined by 9.29% from 3.48% to 3.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Douglas County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36.7 in Douglas County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Douglas County, MN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.3% in Douglas County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Douglas County, MN.

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