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Detroit Lakes, MN


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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

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.

The People and Families of Detroit Lakes

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Detroit Lakes had a median family income of $42,267.

Political Inclinations

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.

Detroit Lakes Housing

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.

Commuting

In Detroit Lakes, 90% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Detroit Lakes than other cities.

High Points

Detroit Lakes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDetroit Lakes Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Detroit Lakes Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Detroit Lakes, MN

Comparing Detroit Lakes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity25
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use45
Walking and Biking to Work45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime21

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