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Devils Lake

North Dakota · 7,333 residents (2025 est.) · 6.959 sq mi
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Devils Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,220. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $164,900. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,308
+1%since 2000
from 7,222 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,333 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Devils Lake
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,220
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,263
+82%since 2000
from $17,741 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+2%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+107%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(6,426)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(40)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(5,586)
Black1%(76)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(247)
Asian1.2%(89)
Other17.9%(1,310)
Diversity Score47.8%(3,491)
Diversity Score
48
+1548%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Devils Lake, North Dakota?

Devils Lake, North Dakota has about 7,308 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Devils Lake, North Dakota?

The typical household in Devils Lake, North Dakota earns about $43,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Devils Lake, North Dakota expensive?

In Devils Lake, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $164,900, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Devils Lake, North Dakota?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Devils Lake, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Devils Lake, North Dakota?

About 21.8% of people in Devils Lake, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Devils Lake, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Devils Lake, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 474 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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