Douglas County, Minnesota
39,575 people. The median home is worth $321,400 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $79,043.
Towns in Douglas County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 14,335 | $275,300 | $61,374 | 40.8 |
| La Grand | 4,279 | $384,600 | $94,122 | 45.2 |
| Carlos | 2,221 | $458,300 | $104,352 | 49.6 |
| Osakis | 1,771 | $173,500 | $50,833 | 43.4 |
| Ida | 1,404 | $420,000 | $103,250 | 44.6 |
| Lake Mary | 1,158 | $396,100 | $102,969 | 43.4 |
| Hudson | 944 | $384,200 | $103,125 | 48.1 |
| Miltona | 914 | $449,500 | $80,893 | 56.6 |
| Holmes City | 799 | $352,000 | $81,250 | 57.4 |
| Brandon | 763 | $353,700 | $99,286 | 45.0 |
| Moe | 763 | $419,200 | $98,393 | 56.3 |
| Osakis | 681 | $310,900 | $90,417 | 45.8 |
| Evansville | 603 | $133,000 | $64,028 | 32.9 |
| Brandon | 501 | $175,800 | $73,375 | 46.3 |
People and housing
| Douglas County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,400 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $927 | $991 |
| Median household income | $79,043 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 44.5 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
19,527 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,062 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 474 storm events in Douglas County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Douglas County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4666: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4658: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1830: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).