Detroit Lakes
City in Becker County, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, with 9,869 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,368 ft (417 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Audubon, 7.6 miles NW.
- 9,869residents (2020 Census)
- 1,368 ftelevation · 417 m
- 12.0 sq miland area · 31.0 km²
- 824 / sq mipopulation density
- 56501ZIP code
About Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes is a city in and the county seat of Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,869 at the 2020 census. Its unofficial population during the summer is higher, estimated by citizens to peak at 13,000, due to seasonal residents and tourists.
U.S. Highways 10 and 59 and Minnesota State Highway 34 are the primary routes through the city. Detroit Lakes is 45 miles east of the Fargo–Moorhead ND-MN statistical metropolitan area. The nearest major metropolitan area with a population over 1 million is Minneapolis–Saint Paul, which is about 205 miles southeast of Detroit Lakes.
Detroit Lakes is a regional summer and winter recreation destination, attracting large numbers of tourists and seasonal residents each year. Tourism is the area's chief industry.
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Living in Detroit Lakes
- Median household income
- $62,958
- Median home value
- $265,800
- Median rent
- $954/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Detroit Lakes had 9,869 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,869 |
|---|---|
| Density | 824 per sq mi (318 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Detroit Lakes at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Becker County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,869 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.97 sq mi (31.0 km²) |
| Water area | 5.62 sq mi (14.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8076° N, 95.8466° W |
| ZIP code | 56501 |
| Official website | ci.detroit-lakes.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2715832 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Detroit Lakes
- Audubon7.6 mi NW
- Frazee8.7 mi SE
- Vergas11.2 mi S
- Callaway12.5 mi N
- Lake Park13.0 mi NW
- Dent18.6 mi S
- Perham19.2 mi SE
- Pelican Rapids19.9 mi SW
- White Earth20.3 mi N
- Ogema20.7 mi N
- Hitterdal22.8 mi NW
- Hawley23.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Lakes
What county is Detroit Lakes in?
Detroit Lakes is in Becker County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Detroit Lakes, MN?
9,869 people lived in Detroit Lakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Detroit Lakes, MN?
The ZIP code of Detroit Lakes is 56501.
What is the elevation of Detroit Lakes?
1,368 feet (417 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Detroit Lakes?
Audubon (7.6 mi), Frazee (8.7 mi), Vergas (11.2 mi), Callaway (12.5 mi), Lake Park (13.0 mi).
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