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Detroit Lakes

County:
Becker County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.755
State:
Minnesota

Detroit Lakes is a city located in Becker County, Minnesota. Detroit Lakes has a 2025 population of 9,957. It is also the county seat of Becker County. Detroit Lakes is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,017 in 2020.

The average household income in Detroit Lakes is $100,653 with a poverty rate of 10.15%. The median age in Detroit Lakes is 41.5 years: 37.6 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.

10K
Total Population
847
Density (mi²)
-12 -0.12%
Growth

Detroit Lakes Population

Detroit Lakes Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Detroit Lakes includes 92.02% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,20492.02%
Two or more races4504.5%
Native American2372.37%
Black or African American650.65%
Asian300.3%
Other race160.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Detroit Lakes Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Detroit Lakes' average per capita income is $40,644. Household income levels show a median of $62,123. The poverty rate stands at 10.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$93,426-
Families$86,712$144,135
Households$62,123$100,653
Non Families$40,057$49,291

$40,644

Average Income

$62,123

Median Household Income

10.15%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)