the population of detroit lakes minnesota was 75, 781 at the 2010 census.
the population of detroit lakes minnesota was 75, 781 at the 2010 census.
what is the population of detroit lakes minnesota?
75, 781 at the 2010 census
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detroit lakes is a city in the state of minnesota and the county seat of becker county. the population was 8,569 at the 2010 census. its unofficial population during summer months is much higher, estimated by citizens to peak at 13,000 midsummer, due to seasonal residents and tourists.
detroit lakes, minnesota
the city of detroit lakes was founded by colonel george johnston in 1871. the city grew quickly with the construction of the northern pacific railroad. in 1877, an election finally decided that detroit lakes, then known as detroit, was to become the county seat. detroit won the election by a ninety percent majority. the nearby cities of frazee, lake park, and audubon were also in the running for the county seat. by 1884, detroit lakes had many businesses, including the hotel minnesota, the lakes hotel, a bank, a newspaper, and an opera house. the first county courthouse was built in detroit lakes that year also. some of the city's historic buildings still stand, such as the 1908 railroad station and the historic holmes theater. the becker county museum, located near the holmes theater in detroit lakes, has information and exhibits on the history of the city and the surrounding area.
detroit lakes, minnesota