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Devils Lake

North Dakota · 7,192 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 $39,248. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,200. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,192
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,222 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
−1%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Devils Lake
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,248
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,223
+76%since 2000
from $17,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
50.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+58%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(5,331)
Black0.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(197)
Asian0.8%(55)
Other16.5%(1,184)
Diversity Score44.9%(3,226)
Diversity Score
45
+1447%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Devils Lake, North Dakota?

Devils Lake, North Dakota has about 7,192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Devils Lake, North Dakota earns about $39,248 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 $114,200, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Devils Lake, North Dakota?

About 24.9% 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 23.9% 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 590 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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