Detroit Lakes is a city located in Becker County Minnesota. Detroit Lakes has a 2024 population of 9,969. 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 -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,017 in 2020.
The average household income in Detroit Lakes is $98,873 with a poverty rate of 10.86%. The median age in Detroit Lakes is 40.2 years: 38.1 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Detroit Lakes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,275 | 93.07% |
| Two or more races | 353 | 3.54% |
| Native American | 171 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,190 | 2.29 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Non Family | 1,869 | 1.15 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Married | 1,771 | 3.15 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Female | 363 | 3.16 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Male | 187 | 3.81 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 265 | 3.92% |
| Associates Degree | 947 | 14.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,431 | 21.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 745 | 11.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,638 | 24.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 157 | 2.32% |
| Some College | 1,578 | 23.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,453 | 6,096 | 2,041 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 84 | 79 |
| Native American | 87 | 48 | 0 |
| Black | 66 | 62 | 19 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 37 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 75.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,944 | $49,450 | $45,809 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,957 | $117,946 | $89,063 |
| High School Graduate | $23,028 | $22,380 | $28,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,299 | $40,938 | $33,553 |
| Some College | $41,469 | $46,777 | $32,389 |
$38,299
Average Earnings
$40,938
Average Male
$33,553
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.05% of Detroit Lakes residents speak only English, while 1.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,917 | 951 | 10.67% |
| Multiple | 353 | 40 | 11.33% |
| Black | 59 | 26 | 44.07% |
| Native | 136 | 21 | 15.44% |
10.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.79%
Male Poverty Rate
10.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Detroit Lakes is Black, with 44.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Detroit Lakes is White, with 10.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.55% |
| High School | 19.38% |
| Some College | 6.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 49.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 5.12% |
| Female Employed | 5.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,172 | $136,509 |
| Households | $60,317 | $98,873 |
| Married Families | $91,475 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,368 | $48,087 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
590
Number of Veterans
523
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 258 |
| Korea | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 226 |
| 65 to 74 | 166 |
| 55 to 64 | 144 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 590 | 8.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.64%
Born in Detroit Lakes
98.99%
Native Born
1.01%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
98.99% of Detroit Lakes residents were born in the United States, with 63.64% having been born in Minnesota. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,909 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 9,921 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 9,933 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 9,945 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 9,957 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 9,969 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 9,981 | -29 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 10,010 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 10,011 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 10,017 | 728 | 7.84% |
| 2019 | 9,289 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 9,284 | 76 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 9,208 | 85 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 9,123 | 68 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 9,055 | 49 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 9,006 | 25 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 8,981 | 54 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,927 | 111 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 8,816 | 93 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 8,723 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,348 | 713 | 10.75% |
| 1990 | 6,635 | -471 | -6.63% |
| 1980 | 7,106 | 1,309 | 22.58% |
| 1970 | 5,797 | 164 | 2.91% |
| 1960 | 5,633 | -154 | -2.66% |
| 1950 | 5,787 | 772 | 15.39% |
| 1940 | 5,015 | 1,340 | 36.46% |
| 1930 | 3,675 | 249 | 7.27% |
| 1920 | 3,426 | 619 | 22.05% |
| 1910 | 2,807 | -7,102 | -71.67% |