HarrisDemocratic39.9%2,057TrumpRepublican58.1%2,993OtherAll other candidates2.0%103
R+18.2- Lead
- 936
- Total
- 5,153
- vs nation
- R+16.7
- Turnout
- —
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Detroit Lakes, MN
Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic40.5%2,096TrumpRepublican57.0%2,948OtherAll other candidates2.5%129
R+16.5- Lead
- 852
- Total
- 5,173
- vs nation
- R+20.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic34.4%1,580TrumpRepublican58.1%2,666OtherAll other candidates7.4%341
R+23.7- Lead
- 1,086
- Total
- 4,587
- vs nation
- R+25.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic43.7%1,848RomneyRepublican54.1%2,287OtherAll other candidates2.1%90
R+10.4- Lead
- 439
- Total
- 4,225
- vs nation
- R+14.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic45.8%1,977McCainRepublican51.5%2,225OtherAll other candidates2.7%115
R+5.7- Lead
- 248
- Total
- 4,317
- vs nation
- R+13.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic40.7%1,727BushRepublican58.4%2,480OtherAll other candidates0.9%40
R+17.7- Lead
- 753
- Total
- 4,247
- vs nation
- R+15.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+18.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 10,0252024 5-year
- Median household income
- $62,9582024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 92.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+23.7 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- New Ulm, MN · twin score 91.3
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −17.7% |
| 2008 | −5.7% |
| 2012 | −10.4% |
| 2016 | −23.7% |
| 2020 | −16.5% |
| 2024 | −18.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.9%Harris2,057 | 58.1%Trump2,993 | 2.0% | R+18.2 | R+1.7 | R+16.7 | 5,153 | |
| R | 40.5%Biden2,096 | 57.0%Trump2,948 | 2.5% | R+16.5 | D+7.2 | R+20.9 | 5,173 | |
| R | 34.4%Clinton1,580 | 58.1%Trump2,666 | 7.4% | R+23.7 | R+13.3 | R+25.8 | 4,587 | |
| R | 43.7%Obama1,848 | 54.1%Romney2,287 | 2.1% | R+10.4 | R+4.6 | R+14.2 | 4,225 | |
| R | 45.8%Obama1,977 | 51.5%McCain2,225 | 2.7% | R+5.7 | — | R+13.0 | 4,317 | |
| R | 40.7%Kerry1,727 | 58.4%Bush2,480 | 0.9% | R+17.7 | — | R+15.3 | 4,247 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 37.9%1,899 | 62.1%3,117 | 5,016 |
| 2020 | R | 47.6%2,259 | 52.4%2,490 | 4,749 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 41.9%1,946 | 58.1%2,696 | 4,642 |
Detroit Lakes anchors Becker County, a historically competitive stretch of northwestern Minnesota where resort-economy workers and farming households have produced tight margins in statewide races for over a decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 23.7 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 18.2 points.
A population of 10,025, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,958 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of New Ulm and Baxter.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
New Ulm
Minnesota
91.3twin score
2016–2024 trajectory% Latino≠ German ancestry
Baxter
Minnesota
91.3twin score
2016–2024 trajectory% Latino≠ Polish ancestry
Mitchell
South Dakota
89.9twin score
2016–2020 trajectorymedian income% Latino≠ American ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vote in 2024?
In 2024, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota voted Republican by 18.2 points (R+18.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,153 votes cast, 2,057 went Democratic and 2,993 went Republican.
How many people live in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota has a population of 10,025 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?
Median household income in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is $62,958 — below the national median of $80,734. The Minnesota state median is $89,062.
What is the political history of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.