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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Detroit Lakes

Minnesota · 6,635 residents · 11.755 sq mi
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Detroit Lakes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,862. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $46,400. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 39% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,635
−10%vs 2000
vs 7,348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
564 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Detroit Lakes
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,862
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,264 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,204
−39%vs 2000
vs $18,509 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $341 in 2000
US average: $450
60.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.4% in 2000
40.0% rent
2.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,723)
Black0.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(88)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(410)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(6,430)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(47)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other2.7%(177)
Diversity Score9.2%(607)
9
+64%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.2%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota has about 6,635 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

The typical household in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota earns about $18,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Detroit Lakes, Minnesota expensive?

In Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $46,400, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

About 16.9% of people in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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