Detroit Lakes, MN
Safe Republican — 35K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 84.9% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(11) | 2.0% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 1.0% |
▶Asian(6) | 0.5% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(4) | 0.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(3) | 4.8% |
Multiracial / Other | 6.8% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 20.2% | 38.4% |
| Catholic | 16.4% | 31.2% |
| Mainline Protestant | 14.8% | 28.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Non-religious | 47.3% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+33.1 |
| 2020 | Trump+30.1 |
| 2016 | Trump+32.9 |
| 2012 | Romney+14.5 |
| 2008 | McCain+6.9 |
| 2004 | Bush+18.1 |
| 2000 | Bush+20.2 |
| 1996 | Clinton+3.4 |
| 1992 | Bush+3.4 |
Detroit Lakes, MN is a metro area that has a population of 35,343. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+33.1. Akashic Edge tracks 39 presidential elections here, dating back to 1872.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.6% | 65.7% | R+33.1 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 34.0% | 64.1% | R+30.1 | D+2.8 |
| 2016 | 30.2% | 63.2% | R+32.9 | R+18.4 |
| 2012 | 41.7% | 56.2% | R+14.5 | R+7.6 |
| 2008 | 45.3% | 52.2% | R+6.9 | D+11.2 |
| 2004 | 40.2% | 58.3% | R+18.1 | D+2.1 |
| 2000 | 36.6% | 56.9% | R+20.2 | R+23.6 |
| 1996 | 44.2% | 40.8% | D+3.4 | D+6.8 |
| 1992 | 36.2% | 39.6% | R+3.4 | D+4.1 |
| 1988 | 45.7% | 53.3% | R+7.5 | D+8.5 |
| 1984 | 41.6% | 57.7% | R+16.0 | R+3.6 |
| 1980 | 39.8% | 52.1% | R+12.4 | R+20.2 |
| 1976 | 52.5% | 44.7% | D+7.8 | D+20.1 |
| 1972 | 43.1% | 55.4% | R+12.3 | R+13.7 |
| 1968 | 47.8% | 46.4% | D+1.4 | R+25.0 |
| 1964 | 63.1% | 36.7% | D+26.4 | D+24.8 |
| 1960 | 50.6% | 49.0% | D+1.6 | D+1.5 |
| 1956 | 49.9% | 49.8% | D+0.1 | D+12.4 |
| 1952 | 43.6% | 55.8% | R+12.3 | R+36.8 |
| 1948 | 60.5% | 35.9% | D+24.6 | — |
What defines Detroit Lakes, MN?
Detroit Lakes, MN voted overwhelmingly Republican in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 39 presidential elections here, revealing how its political character has evolved over more than a century.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Detroit Lakes, MN
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | 35K | R+33.1 | 6,435 | 12,961 | 19,739 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 33.1% margin
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 26.2 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
Who Lives Here
| Group | Detroit Lakes, MN | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 84.9% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 6.8% | 4.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(3) | 4.8% | 0.9% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(11) | 2.0% | 19.3% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 1.0% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 0.5% | 6.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(4) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -11.7pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.2% | 38.4% | — | — | |
| 16.4% | 31.2% | — | — | |
| 14.8% | 28.0% | — | — | |
| 1.2% | 2.3% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.6% | 1.1% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 47.3% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Detroit Lakes, MN metro area? 35,343 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 5pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+3 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Detroit Lakes, MN
How competitive is Detroit Lakes, MN?
Do voters in Detroit Lakes, MN split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+33.1 | R+20.3 | 12.8pp |