Economy & Jobs — Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,958 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $46,126 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,797 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14.5% |
| Retail | 12.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Fast Food | 18 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Accounting Firms | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Bars | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
