Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Detroit Lakes, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,025

Median Agei

41.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88%8,826

Two or More

5.7%573

American Indian/Alaska Native

4%400

Black

0.8%84

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%79

Other

0.3%32

Asian

0.3%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%313

High School Diploma

19.1%1,356

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%743

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%884

Associate's Degree

13.3%942

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%1,518

Master's Degree

8.5%606

Professional Degree

2.4%170

Doctorate

0.5%36

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

32.8%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$265,800

Median Renti

$954

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.1%2,501

Renter-Occupied

43.9%1,954

Total Units

5,137

Homeownership

56.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%95

$50K–$100K

3.4%86

$100K–$150K

8.3%208

$150K–$200K

15.2%381

$200K–$300K

25%624

$300K–$500K

26.5%663

$500K–$1M

12.4%311

$1M+

5.3%133

Rent Distribution

Under $500

382

$500–$750

267

$750–$1,000

405

$1,000–$1,250

462

$1,250–$1,500

159

$1,500–$2,000

163

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%64

2010–2019

12.9%662

2000–2009

14.5%747

1990–1999

12.6%648

1980–1989

7.7%394

1970–1979

12.4%635

1960–1969

7.3%374

1950–1959

9.4%485

1940–1949

6.3%322

1939 or earlier

15.7%806

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.2%2,594

Electricity

37.1%1,655

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%79

Other

1.5%68

No Fuel

1.1%49

Fuel Oil

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,958

Mean Household Incomei

$101,055

Per Capita Incomei

$46,289

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

4,842

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%242

$10K–$15K

3.8%170

$15K–$20K

4%178

$20K–$25K

3.1%138

$25K–$30K

3.5%155

$30K–$35K

4.6%206

$35K–$40K

9.3%413

$40K–$45K

5.8%259

$45K–$50K

2.8%125

$50K–$60K

5.9%263

$60K–$75K

12.8%569

$75K–$100K

13.8%614

$100K–$125K

9.7%433

$125K–$150K

4.5%199

$150K–$200K

2.7%120

$200K+

8.3%371

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

437

Residentsi

592

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing94 homes94% occupied$460/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes77% occupied$297/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8155 homes92% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,958/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

68.8%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

25.2%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

4.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

69.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.6% of subsidized households are minority

37.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1131.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Korea

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,466

Avg. Commutei

14.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,513

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

664(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured

5.2%Uninsured

Detroit Lakes, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026