Douglas County, Minnesota
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As of the census
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of 2000, there were 32,821 people, 13,276 households, and 9,027 families residing in the county. The population density
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 was 52 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 16,694 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.49% White
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, 0.18% Black
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 or African American
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, 0.24% Native American
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, 0.40% Asian
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
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, 0.18% from other races
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, and 0.48% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race. 38.5% were of German, 24.6% Norwegian and 8.1% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 13,276 households out of which 29.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples
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 living together, 6.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,703, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $30,968 versus $21,240 for females. The per capita income
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 for the county was $18,850. About 5.60% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.30% of those under age 18 and 11.00% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns


Cities Townships
  • Alexandria
    Alexandria, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 8,820 people, however the most recent count suggests a population upwards of 10,000, which is displayed on Alexandria's city limits signs. The census lists 4,047 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.5 people per...

  • Brandon
    Brandon, Minnesota
    Brandon is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 489 at the 2010 census.-History:The village of Brandon was incorporated on November 22, 1881. The current town site was laid out when the railroad was being built in August 1879. The town was called Chippewa when at...

  • Carlos
    Carlos, Minnesota
    Carlos is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 502 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Evansville
    Evansville, Minnesota
    Evansville is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 612 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 1.43% is water.-Demographics:...

  • Forada
    Forada, Minnesota
    Forada is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 185 at the 2010 census.-History:In 1902, the Soo Line Railroad determined another station was needed between Glenwood and Alexandria. A surveyor was sent to acquire for a town site located on the shore of beautiful,...

  • Garfield
    Garfield, Minnesota
    Garfield is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 354 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 1.28% is water.-Demographics:...

  • Kensington
    Kensington, Minnesota
    Kensington is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 292 at the 2010 census. The city is notable in Minnesota history for being the place where the famous, if questionable, Kensington Runestone was first displayed. The stone tablet may indicate that Scandinavians...

  • Millerville
    Millerville, Minnesota
    Millerville is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 106 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...

  • Miltona
    Miltona, Minnesota
    Miltona is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 424 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Nelson
    Nelson, Minnesota
    Nelson is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 187 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....

  • Osakis
    Osakis, Minnesota
    As of the census of 2000, there were 1,567 people, 661 households, and 405 families residing in the city. The population density was 779.4 people per square mile . There were 760 housing units at an average density of 378.0 per square mile...

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  • Alexandria Township
  • Belle River Township
  • Brandon Township
  • Carlos Township
  • Evansville Township
  • Holmes City Township
  • Hudson Township
  • Ida Township
  • La Grand Township
  • Lake Mary Township
  • Leaf Valley Township
  • Lund Township
  • Millerville Township
  • Miltona Township
  • Moe Township
  • Orange Township
  • Osakis Township
  • Solem Township
  • Spruce Hill Township
  • Urness Township

  • † Most of Osakis is in Douglas County, but a part of the city extends into Todd County
    Todd County, Minnesota
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