Douglas County

As of the 2020 Census, Douglas County, MN, had a population of approximately 39,006 people. The racial makeup was 95.1% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Black or African American, and 2.8% Hispanic or Latino. The median age was around 44. The county had 16,382 households, with an average household size of 2.34. The median household income was $62,421, and about 8.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.

As of 2023, the median home value in Douglas County, MN, is approximately $270,000, with a median rent of around $950 per month. The homeownership rate is about 75%. The average household size is 2.3 people. Housing market trends show an annual appreciation rate of roughly 5%. Douglas County has a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, with the median days on market for homes being around 40 days. New constructions and real estate developments are contributing to a gradually expanding housing inventory.

Douglas County, Minnesota, conducts local, state, and federal elections, including offices such as county commissioners, sheriff, and city councils. As of the latest election cycle, key offices and candidates included:

• County Commissioners: District-specific elections with candidates like Jerry Rapp (District 1), Heather Larson (District 3), and Charlie Meyer (District 5).
• Sheriff: The 2022 election saw candidates like Tom Larson and Cory Aukes.
• County Attorney: Chad Larson typically runs unopposed.

Voter turnout in the 2020 general election was approximately 85%, with 22,218 ballots cast from a population of around 38,000. Presidential race results often show a close contest between Republican and Democratic candidates.

For detailed, up-to-date information, and numerical data, check the Douglas County official website or the Minnesota Secretary of State's portal.

As of recent data, Douglas County, MN, exhibits a high level of education among its residents. Approximately 92.8% of residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, which is slightly above the national average of 88.5%. Furthermore, around 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which closely aligns with the national rate of approximately 32.1%. Comparatively, Minnesota state averages are slightly higher, with a high school diploma rate of 93.8% and a bachelor's degree or higher rate of 35.4%. Overall, Douglas County maintains commendable education levels, though slightly trailing the state averages, it performs better than the national high school diploma rate but is slightly below in terms of higher education.

Douglas County, MN, has a labor force participation rate of approximately 66.5%. The unemployment rate as of the latest 2023 data stands at around 3.1%, below the national average of 3.8% and the state average of 3.4%.

Top industries in Douglas County include:

1. Manufacturing (21%)
2. Health Care and Social Assistance (17%)
3. Retail Trade (13%)
4. Accommodation and Food Services (9%)

In comparison, nationally, the largest industries are Healthcare and Social Assistance (13%), Retail Trade (10.5%), and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (8%).

For Minnesota, Healthcare and Social Assistance also lead (16%), followed by Manufacturing (15%), and Retail Trade (10%).

This reflects Douglas County's stronger emphasis on manufacturing and a substantial healthcare sector, surpassing both state and national industry proportions.

As of the latest available data, the average household income in Douglas County, MN, is approximately $64,000 per year. In comparison, the median household income for the United States is around $68,700, and for the state of Minnesota, it's roughly $71,300. This places Douglas County below both the national and state averages in terms of household income.

Douglas County's income levels suggest a moderately lower economic standing relative to broader state and national figures.

As of the latest available data, Douglas County, MN, experienced a varied landscape of crime types. Below is a summary of crime rates per 1,000 residents:

Violent crime in Douglas County is relatively low, with a rate of 1.9 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property crimes are more prevalent, with larceny-theft being the most common at 10.2 per 1,000. These statistics provide a snapshot of the county's public safety landscape.