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Detroit Lakes

County:
Becker County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.972
State:
Minnesota

Detroit Lakes is a city located in Becker County, Minnesota. Detroit Lakes has a 2026 population of 10,030. It is also the county seat of Becker County. Detroit Lakes is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,039 in 2020.

The median household income in Detroit Lakes is $62,958 with a poverty rate of 16.64%. The median age in Detroit Lakes is 41.6 years: 37.4 years for males, and 47 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.6 males.

10K
Total Population
838
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.01%
Growth

Detroit Lakes Population

Detroit Lakes Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,030-1-0.01%
202510,031-2-0.02%
202410,033170.17%
202310,016-22-0.22%
202210,03830.03%
202110,035-4-0.04%
202010,039-4-0.04%
20199,28950.05%
20189,284760.83%
20179,208850.93%
20169,123680.75%
20159,055490.54%
20149,006250.28%
20138,981540.6%
20128,9271111.26%
20118,816931.07%
20108,7231541.8%
20007,34871310.75%
19906,635-471-6.63%
19807,1061,30922.58%
19705,7971642.91%
19605,633-154-2.66%
19505,78777215.39%
19405,0151,34036.46%
19303,6752497.27%
19203,42661922.05%
19102,80700%

Median Age

Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 37.4 years

Detroit Lakes Adults

There are 7,844 adults, (2,539 of whom are seniors) in Detroit Lakes.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,124 (51.1%)
Male: 4,901 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Detroit Lakes includes 88.04% White, 3.99% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,82688.04%
Two or more races5735.72%
Native American4003.99%
Black or African American1611.61%
Other race340.34%
Asian310.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American770.77%
Other race20.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,82688.04%
Two or more races5735.72%
Native American4003.99%
Black or African American840.84%
Other race320.32%
Asian310.31%

Detroit Lakes Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Detroit Lakes ' average per capita income is $39,818. Household income levels show a median of $62,958. The poverty rate stands at 16.64%.

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$94,138-
Families$89,096$147,189
Households$62,958$101,055
Non Families$37,568$45,517

$39,818

Average Income

$62,958

Median Household Income

16.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)