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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in Becker county, is 44 miles E of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 177 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 7,348 people in the city.
In Detroit Lakes, about 50% of adults are married. In Detroit Lakes, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Detroit Lakes has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Detroit Lakes had a median family income of $42,267.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,005) in Detroit Lakes. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 65% of housing in Detroit Lakes is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Detroit Lakes. The city is known in Minnesota for having lower rents than most places.
In Detroit Lakes, 90% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Detroit Lakes than other cities.
Comparing Detroit Lakes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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