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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Devils Lake

North Dakota · 7,222 residents · 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 $31,250. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $57,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,222
−7%since 1990
from 7,782 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,038 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,118 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+11%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Devils Lake
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,741
+64%since 1990
from $10,822 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
53.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
46.5% rent
1.8
−19%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(7,242)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.5%(1,284)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(6,426)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(40)
Asian0.3%(20)
Diversity Score2.9%(209)
3
−82%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−10%since 1990
from 10.9 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 Devils Lake, North Dakota?

Devils Lake, North Dakota has about 7,222 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Devils Lake, North Dakota earns about $31,250 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 $57,700, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Devils Lake, North Dakota?

About 16.4% 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 16.1% 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 560 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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