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Douglas County

Population in July 2007: 424. Population change since 2000: +28.0%
Males: 221  (52.3%)
Females: 203  (47.7%)
Median resident age:  36.8 years
Minnesota median age:  35.4 years

Zip codes: 56319.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,500 (it was $38,125 in 2000)
Carlos  $43,500
Minnesota:  $55,802

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $95,400 (it was $61,600 in 2000)
Carlos  $95,400
Minnesota:  $213,600

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Races in Carlos:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.1%)
  • Black (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Carlos: 71.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (57.8%), Norwegian (15.2%), Swedish (10.0%), English (7.6%), United States (7.0%), Polish (5.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1360 feet

Land area: 0.47 square miles.

Population density: 905 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Carlos

  • High school or higher: 81.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Carlos city

  • Never married: 22.9%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 17.2%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.6%
Minnesota:  5.3%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Carlos:  1.1% ($664)
Minnesota:  1.1% ($1,297)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Cloud, MN (82.1 miles , pop. 59,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (155.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (596.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Miltona, MN (5.0 miles ), Nelson, MN (6.2 miles) , Alexandria, MN (8.1 miles ), Osakis, MN (12.4 miles ), Parkers Prairie, MN (12.7 miles ), Forada, MN (13.2 miles) , Garfield, MN (13.9 miles ), Villard, MN (17.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,200
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2003: 24 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $128,500
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $125,900
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $149,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 45.97 N, Longitude: 95.29 W


4 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Area code: 320

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Population change in the 1990s: -39 (-10.6%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Metal and metal products (15%)
  • Machinery (12%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (8%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (9%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Machinery (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (18%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)


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Carlos-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Minnesota state average. It is 21% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/2001, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.9 miles away from the Carlos city center injured 3 people and caused $5 million in damages.

On 6/18/1964, a category 3 tornado 19.5 miles away from the city center injured 13 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Carlos:
  • DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; ALEXANDRIA, MN)
  • GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; GLENWOOD, MN)
  • ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; SAUK CENTRE, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Carlos, MN

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Carlos:
  • BRAINERD LAKES RGNL (about 86 miles; BRAINERD, MN; ID: BRD)
  • ST CLOUD REGIONAL (about 92 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; ID: STC)
  • BEMIDJI-BELTRAMI COUNTY (about 108 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; ID: BJI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Carlos:
  • CHANDLER FIELD (about 11 miles; ALEXANDRIA, MN; ID: AXN)
  • GLENWOOD MUNI (about 24 miles; GLENWOOD, MN; ID: GHW)
  • HENNING MUNI (about 25 miles; HENNING, MN; ID: 05Y)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carlos:
  • RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 61 miles; WILLMAR, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,711)
  • SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 74 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; FT enrollment: 12,913)
  • SAINT CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 78 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,183)
  • CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE-BRAINERD (about 83 miles; BRAINERD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,364)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 94 miles; WAHPETON, ND; FT enrollment: 2,176)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 106 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 106 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,771)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Carlos that have no violations reported:
  • CARLOS (Population served: 329, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH (Population served: 250, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Minnesota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.6%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.1%
Whole state:  5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  4.4%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  1.8%
Whole state:  3.2%

Carlos compared to Minnesota state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Carlos (2007 data):
  • First State Bank of Alexandria: Carlos Branch at 301 Main Avenue, branch established on 1989-02-22. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $105.6 mil, Deposits: $83.9 mil, headquarters in Alexandria, MN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Blackridge Financial, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$2,108$25,2962$312
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$475
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$275
Financial Administration 0$0 1$286
Totals for Government 1$2,108$25,29610$1,348



Carlos government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $30,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $231,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $59,000
    Fire Protection: $46,000
    Regular Highways: $30,000
    General - Other: $23,000
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000
    Financial Administration: $7,000
    Police Protection: $7,000
    Central Staff Services: $6,000
    Health Services - Other: $2,000
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $71,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $16,000
    Highways: $5,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $100,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,190,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,190,000
    Water Utilities: $100,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $56,000
    Special Assessments: $51,000
    Interest Earnings: $7,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $17,000
    Parks & Recreation: $11,000
    Fire Protection: $4,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $21,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $104,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $48,000
    All Other: $9,000
  • Tax - Property: $64,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $28,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000

7.01% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,253 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.01%
Minnesota average:  7.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Hennepin County, MN  0.54% ($48,947 average AGI)
from Pope County, MN  0.46% ($32,092)
from Otter Tail County, MN  0.44% ($25,903)


6.30% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,699 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.30%
Minnesota average:  7.84%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Hennepin County, MN  0.44% ($39,097 average AGI)
to Pope County, MN  0.43% ($28,900)
to Stearns County, MN  0.40% ($46,661)


Strongest AM radio stations in Carlos:
  • KXRA (1490 AM; 1 kW; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: PARADIS BROADCASTING OF ALEXANDRIA, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KWAD (920 AM; 1 kW; WADENA, MN; Owner: KOMMERSTAD COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, LLC)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KLTF (960 AM; 5 kW; LITTLE FALLS, MN; Owner: KLTF/KFML, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carlos:
  • KXRZ (99.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: PARADIS BROADCASTING OF ALEXANDRIA, INC.)
  • KIKV-FM (100.7 FM; SAUK CENTRE, MN; Owner: BDI BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXRA-FM (92.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: PARADIS BROADCASTING OF ALEX, INC.)
  • KULO (94.3 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: BDI BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KBHL (103.9 FM; OSAKIS, MN; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K219FA (91.7 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • K215BL (90.9 FM; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Carlos:
  • KCCO-TV (Channel 7; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KSAX (Channel 42; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: KSAX-TV, INC.)
  • K36AA (Channel 36; ALEXANDRIA, ETC., MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K16CO (Channel 16; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K18DG (Channel 18; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K26CL (Channel 26; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K32EB (Channel 32; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K48DV (Channel 48; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K50DB (Channel 50; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K52DZ (Channel 52; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K55ID (Channel 55; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K58DS (Channel 58; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K60EJ (Channel 60; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K65HD (Channel 65; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K67HI (Channel 67; ALEXANDRIA, MN; Owner: SELECTIVE TV, INC.)
  • K45AR (Channel 45; EAGLE BEND, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 790)




Carlos fatal accident list for 2005:
Mar 23, 2005 03:04 AM, Sr-29, Lat: 45.976728, Lon: -95.312592, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2


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