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The City of Detroit Lakes had a population of 10,025 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Detroit Lakes is located at latitude 46.8172 and longitude -95.8453 in Becker County. The formal boundaries for the City of Detroit Lakes encompass a land area of 10.61 sq. miles and a water area of 5 sq. miles. Becker County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Detroit Lakes has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,025 (100%) |
| Population Density | 837 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,958 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,289 |
| Median Home Value | $265,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,137 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,501 (48.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,954 (38.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 682 (13.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,455 |
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Family Households | 2,315 (52.0%) |
The table below compares Detroit Lakes to the other 915 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 102 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 328 | 64th |
| Median Household Income | # 577 | 37th |
| Per Capita Income | # 174 | 81st |
| Diversity Index | # 411 | 55th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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