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Population Review

Census ACS · #784 μSA

Detroit Lakes Metro Area

The Detroit Lakes, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 35,260 residents. The median household income is $71,117 and the median home value is $266,900.

35,260

Population

27

People / sq mi

$71,117

Median Income

$266,900

Median Home Value

The Detroit Lakes CBSA covers 1,315 sq mi of land at 26.8 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White86.2%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)9.9%

Economy & Income

$71,117

Median Household Income

$40,834

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$266,900

Median Home Value

$899

Median Rent

77.8%

Homeownership

Education

93.3%

High School+

27.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

10.3%

Work From Home

21.8 min

Avg Commute

28.0%

Foreign Born

Detroit Lakes spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Detroit Lakes, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 35,260 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #784 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Detroit Lakes metro area is $71,117, with a per capita income of $40,834.

The Detroit Lakes, Mn CBSA spans the state of Minnesota.

Data for the Detroit Lakes, Mn CBSA (19810) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.