Dent is a city located in Otter Tail County Minnesota. Dent has a 2024 population of 170. Dent is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 170 in 2020.
The average household income in Dent is $49,158 with a poverty rate of 38.52%. The median age in Dent is 31.5 years: 22.7 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dent was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 97.95% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 104 | 2.35 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.32 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 31 | 2.9 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 23 | 3.83 | 87 | 13 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 7.64% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 26.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 12.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 47 | 32.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 30 | 20.83% |
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 | 139 | 128 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,625 | $48,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $53,375 | $25,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,500 | $54,500 | $0 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $63,750 | $0 |
$38,500
Average Earnings
$54,500
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Dent residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 92 | 38.49% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
38.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.79%
Male Poverty Rate
25.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dent is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dent is White, with 38.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 32.35% |
| High School | 31.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 27.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 21.74% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $60,917 |
| Households | - | $49,158 |
| Married Families | $100,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,456 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
17
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 10.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
78.69%
Born in Dent
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Dent residents were born in the United States, with 78.69% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 170 | -15 | -8.11% |
| 2019 | 185 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 186 | 1 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 185 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 185 | 1 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 184 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 185 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 185 | -2 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 187 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 188 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 188 | 0 | 0% |