Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Detroit Lakes is a city located in the county of Becker in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,569 and a population density of 207 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,255 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Detroit Lakes
| Population : | 9,255 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Becker County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 41.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,368 feet / 417 meters |
| Capital city : | Detroit Lakes is capital of Becker County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:45:49 (25th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 56501 |
| Density : | 224 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Detroit Lakes is located at 46°49'2"N 95°50'43"W (46.8171800, -95.8453300).
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Demographics
The population of Detroit Lakes increased by 7.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,569 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,822 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,931 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,985 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,009 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,059 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,126 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,215 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,287 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,288 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,255 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,435 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,914 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,999 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 3,686 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 86.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 460 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.3% |
Detroit Lakes zip code is 56501.
County name: Becker, County
fips: 27005
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $170,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,103 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $327 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $718 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,792 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.67 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,275 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,473 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,662 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,289 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 264 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 126 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 109 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 27 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 227 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 196 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,007.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.92 |
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People born in Detroit Lakes (11)
People born in Detroit Lakes, including ice hockey player Garrett Raboin, Former U.S. Representative from Washington Dave Reichert, football, basketball and baseball coach George Keogan, .
List
- Janet Benshoof (American lawyer) she was born in 10/05/1947
- Kathryn Knuttila (American beauty pageant contestant) she was born in 22/09/1986
- Adam Thielen (NFL wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings) he was born in 22/08/1990
- Jill Troutner (American biathlete) she was born in 04/02/1971
- Bill Kuisle (American politician) he was born in 11/01/1958
- John A Sealander Jr. (mammalogist) he was born in 09/12/1917
- Wally Johnson he was born in 01/01/1915
- Paul Cummings (American curator and publisher) he was born in 01/01/1933
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Detroit Lakes, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
Post offices near Detroit Lakes
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lak Post Office | Detroit Lakes (MN) | 56501 |
| Audubon Post Office | Audubon (MN) | 56511 |
| Fraz Post Office | Frazee (MN) | 56544 |
| Verga Post Office | Vergas (MN) | 56587 |
| Callaway Post Office | Callaway (MN) | 56521 |
Other cities in Becker County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Becker County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Eunice | 1,650 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Midway | 1,416 | Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Frazee | 1,381 | City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Cormorant | 1,113 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Osage | 955 | Census-designated place in Becker County, Minnesota, United States |
| White Earth | 883 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Richwood | 704 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Audubon | 575 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Lake Park | 511 | City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States |
| Pine Point | 428 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Evergreen | 363 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Ogema | 350 | City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Callaway | 304 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Wolf Lake | 261 | City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Two Inlets | 225 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Elbow Lake | 140 | Census-designated place in Becker and Clearwater counties, Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Detroit Lakes distances to largest Minnesota cities
