Becker County, Minnesota

Total Population: 35,260

County Seat: Detroit Lakes

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Median Home Value

$266,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$71,117

Across all households

Median Age

43.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.5%
Two or More Races6.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native4.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

23.7%

65 Years and Over

22.2%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

6.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$71,117

Mean Household Income

$97,828

Per Capita Income

$40,834

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$266,900

Median Rent

$899/mo

Total Housing Units

19,869

Owner-Occupied

77.8%

Renter-Occupied

22.2%

Vacancy Rate

27.5%

Married Couple Households

51.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.6%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

88.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 27005.