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Douglas County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Douglas County has 40,120 residents, up 2.6% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,033 households moved in and 1,018 moved out (+15 net), bringing in a net $4.1M of income. Median household income is $79,043, the median home $321,400 and median rent $927 a month.
In Minnesota: 23rd of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 17th of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 24th of 87 counties for median household income · 13th of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Douglas County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Stearns County, MN | 85 | $6.3M |
| Pope County, MN | 81 | $3.9M |
| Otter Tail County, MN | 71 | $3.4M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 69 | $6.6M |
| Todd County, MN | 61 | $2.4M |
| Grant County, MN | 59 | $3.9M |
| Cass County, ND | 31 | $2.1M |
| Dakota County, MN | 23 | $3.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Douglas County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pope County, MN | 89 | $4.5M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 78 | $6.8M |
| Stearns County, MN | 70 | $3.4M |
| Cass County, ND | 67 | $3.3M |
| Otter Tail County, MN | 56 | $3.3M |
| Todd County, MN | 50 | $2.6M |
| Grant County, MN | 35 | $1.3M |
| Anoka County, MN | 22 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.