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Location of Detroit Lakes MN


Population: 
Detroit Lakes (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 1990-2000 Change
Actual Percent
Population 5,797 7,106 6,635 7,348 713 10.75
Land Area (sq. mile) 2.90 3.81 4.06 7.50 3.44 84.61
Density (persons per sq. mile) 1,998.97 1,865.09 1,634.24 980.38 -653.86 -40.01
Housing Units 2,116 3,417 3,375 3,782 407 12.06
Households -- 2,908 2,976 3,319 343 11.53
Persons Per Household -- 2.35 2.14 2.13 -0.01 -0.63

Geography:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.9 km˛ (12.3 mi˛). 19.4 km˛ (7.5 mi˛) of it is land and 12.5 km˛ (4.8 mi˛) of it (39.25%) is water.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Demographics:

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,348 people, 3,319 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 378.3/km˛ (980.4/mi˛). There were 3,782 housing units at an average density of 194.7/km˛ (504.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 91.98% White, 0.42% African American, 4.50% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 3,319 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,264, and the median income for a family was $42,267. Males had a median income of $28,939 versus $21,439 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,509. About 9.9% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

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History:  

DETROIT LAKES, a city and the county seat, in Detroit Township from its organization in 1871; incorporated as a village in 1880 and as a city in 1900; located in a popular summer resort area on Detroit Lake and the Pelican River; the latter provided power for a flour mill. The post office was called Detroit City (1871-1906) and Detroit (1906-26) before changing to its present name by a vote of its citizens on September 7, 1926. The early settlement had a station of the Northern Pacific Railroad in section 27 and exported wheat, furs, butter, and snakeroot. An area in section 34, absorbed by the city, was called Tyler Town when settled about 1871 near the Pelican River, then renamed Johnstonville for Col. George H. Johnston, who sold real estate and was a miller in the community.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

 


Government:
Detroit Lakes City Hall
 
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Post Office:
US Post Office
 
 
Regular Business Hours:
Week Days      
09:00AM-12:00PM
                       
01:00PM-04:00PM  
Latest Collection at Post Office:
Week Days            04:00PM
Saturday                05:00PM

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Comm (218) 847-5658
Natural Gas Minnesota Energy Resources Corp (800) 889-9508
Wastewater Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Comm (218) 847-5658
Water Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Comm (218) 847-5658
Telephone Qwest (800) 244-1111
Cable TV Tekstar (218) 847-9208

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
Detroit Lakes Public Schools Elementary & Secondary Schools 476
St. Mary's Regional Health Ctr General Medical & Surgical Hospitals 372
BTD Mfg. Inc Scientific Research & Development Services 280
Snappy Air Distribution Products Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 265
Emmanuel Nursing Center Nursing Care Facilities 250
Lakeshirts Electronic Shopping & Mail-Order Houses 190
SJ Electro Systems Inc Navig., Meas., Electromedical & Control Instrum. Mfg. 170
Dakota Clinic Offices of Physicians 125
DL Manufacturing, Inc Machine Shops;Turned Prod.;& Screw,Nut & Bolt Mfg. 105
MN Dept of Transportation Admin.of Economic Programs 100
Dynamic Homes, Inc Residential Building Construction 97
Bergen's Greenhouses Architectural & Structural Metals Manufacturing 80
Lakes Offset Printing & Related Support Activities 70
Merit Care Clinic Offices of Physicians 67
DL Printing Printing & Related Support Activities 45

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