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Detroit Lakes, MN

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Population
10,019
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,370 ft
Median Home Value
$265,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$954/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,958
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityMoorhead, Minnesota43 miles away · 46,533 residents.

About Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes is a city and the county seat of Becker County, Minnesota, situated forty-five miles east of the Fargo-Moorhead area. Named after the sandbar strait separating Big and Little Detroit lakes, the tourist community of approximately 10,000 peaks at thirteen thousand during summer recreation. The city features the Historic Holmes Theatre and is served by the Detroit Lakes Public Schools district.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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