How long is the commute from Detroit Lakes, MN?
Workers who live in Detroit Lakes, MN take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Detroit Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | Detroit Lakes | Becker County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±4.9 points) | 75.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±3.3 points) | 9.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±2.3 points) | 10.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Detroit Lakes, the average commute is lower than in Becker County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Detroit Lakes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Becker County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Becker County, Detroit Lakes ranks 44 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2431 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Detroit Lakes
| Vehicles available | Detroit Lakes | Becker County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±2.5 points) | 5.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.8% (±5.0 points) | 26.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% (±4.6 points) | 36.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±4.1 points) | 31.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Detroit Lakes, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Becker County (5.8%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Detroit Lakes
| Detroit Lakes | Becker County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±2.3 points) | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±1.8 points) | 94.4% (±0.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±2.9 points) | 88.8% (±1.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Detroit Lakes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Becker County (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Detroit Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes | — | 14.2 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Detroit Township | 3.5 mi | 17.6 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Lake View Township | 4.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Erie Township | 5.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Burlington Township | 5.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Audubon Township | 7.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Lake Eunice Township | 7.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Audubon | 7.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Richwood Township | 7.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Detroit Township, MN (17.6 minutes), Lake View Township, MN (21.4 minutes), Erie Township, MN (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Becker County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Erie Township | 20.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 39 | Audubon | 19.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 40 | Callaway | 19.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 41 | Frazee | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 42 | Walworth Township | 18.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 43 | Detroit Township | 17.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 44 | Detroit Lakes | 14.2 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 44 places in Becker County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Detroit Lakes
How long is the average commute in Detroit Lakes?
Workers who live in Detroit Lakes, MN take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Detroit Lakes without a car?
9.8% of households in Detroit Lakes have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Detroit Lakes?
6.6% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Detroit Lakes worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Detroit Lakes city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Detroit Lakes city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Detroit Lakes city, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Detroit Lakes city, Minnesota (place:15832, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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