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Carlos, Minnesota

City · Population 486 · #505 in Minnesota
Carlos, Minnesota

Carlos is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 497 at the 2020 census..

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About Carlos

Carlos is a tiny community in western Minnesota, home to 486 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Carlos holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,080 residents per square mile.

📰 Carlos News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Carlos Unique

  • Positioned in western Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Carlos

  • Herby's Bar Grill & Cafe (café)
  • Interlachen — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carlos

  • Lake Carlos State Park reviews ★
  • Belle River Wildlife Management Area, North Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
  • Belle River Wildlife Management Area, South Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
  • Roger M. Holmes Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
  • Rotary Beach Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Carlos

  • CARLOS ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)486
Rank in state#505 of 855
Land area0.45 sq mi
Density1,080/sq mi
Coordinates45.9735, -95.2924

🗺️ Map of Carlos