Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Population Data for Detroit Lakes, MN:

Population – 15047
Male – 48.51 %
Female – 51.49 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 93.34 %
Hispanic – 0.85 %
African American – 0.28 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 3.36 %
Asian – 0.43 %

Geographic Data for Detroit Lakes, Minnesota:

Population Density – 80.85 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1353 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Detroit Lakes:

In Elementary School – 1,790 (48.76 %)
In High School – 1,063 (28.96 %)
In College – 431 (11.74 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,659 (16.18 %)
Associate’s Degree – 836 (8.15 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,524 (24.61 %)
High School Graduate – 3,153 (30.75 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 625 (6.09 %)

Employment and Household Data for Detroit Lakes, MN:

Percentage of People Employed – 60.97 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.29 %
Unemployment Level – 5.12 %

Median Household Income – $35,604.00
Average Household Size – 2.36

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 23.11 %
2 Vehicles – 27.59 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.09 %

Average Cost to Rent in Detroit Lakes - $352 per month