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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Detroit Lakes

Minnesota · 7,348 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 $29,264. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,600. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,348
+11%since 1990
from 6,635 in 1990
1990 – 2025
625 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 564 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+8%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Detroit Lakes
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,264
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,862 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,509
+65%since 1990
from $11,204 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$341
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
64.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
35.6% rent
2.7
+11%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

24.1%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota has about 7,348 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota earns about $29,264 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 $79,600, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

About 24.1% 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 15.0% of people in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Detroit Lakes, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 713 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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