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Devils Lake, North Dakota

Introduction to Devils Lake, North Dakota

Devils Lake, North Dakota, in Ramsey county, is 127 miles NE of Bismarck, North Dakota and 343 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city’s population is approximately 7,222.

Devils Lake History

Devils Lake was originally inhabited by Native Americans. European fur traders first settled in the area in 1815. Captain Duncan Graham, one of the early settlers in the area, built a trading post here after the war of 1812. It is the county seat of Ramsey County, which was organized on January 25, 1883. Devils Lake was incorporated in February of 1884.

Devils Lake and nearby Attractions

  • Sullys Hill National Game Preserve
  • Heritage House
  • Fort Totten State Historic Site
  • Kelly's Slough National Wildlife Refuge
  • Devils Lake State Park
  • ND Maritime Museum

Things To Do In Devils Lake

Devils Lake is home to Sully's Hill National Game Preserve, which offers scenic trails. The preserve also has white tailed deer, warblers and wood ducks. The local parks include Ruger Park, Odd Fellows Park, Roosevelt Park and Lakewood Park. The Maritime Museum is also a popular local tourist destination. Local festivals include the Ramsey County Fair, Shiverfest and Roughrider Rodeo Finals.

Devils Lake Transportation

Grand Forks International is the nearest major airport.

Devils Lake Higher Education

Lake Region State College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include the University of North Dakota, Bismarck State College and the University of Mary.

High Points

Devils Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyDevils Lake Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyDevils Lake Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyDevils Lake Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Devils Lake Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Devils Lake Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Devils Lake, ND

Comparing Devils Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens104
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women59
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work96
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents105
People Living Alone107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime41
Low Property Crime41

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