Demographics & People — Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,002 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,100 |
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| Median Age | 41.6 |
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| Total Households | 4,485 |
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| Family Households | 2,298 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0209 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,204 |
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| Black or African American | 65 |
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| Asian | 30 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,572 |
| Norwegian | 2,540 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,312 |
| Irish | 857 |
| Other groups | 842 |
| Swedish | 572 |
| English | 431 |
| Polish | 337 |
| American | 309 |
| French (except Basque) | 299 |
Language
| English Only | 9,178 |
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| Spanish | 85 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,352 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 590 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,658 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
