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Detroit Lakes

Minnesota · 8,569 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 $36,798. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,400. Households here earn about 36% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,569
+17%since 2000
from 7,348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
729 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,798
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,264 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,318
+37%since 2000
from $18,509 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+49%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(7,701)
Black0.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(140)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other5%(431)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,667)
Diversity Score
19
+249%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota has about 8,569 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota earns about $36,798 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 $149,400, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

About 26.1% 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 12.4% 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 1,934 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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