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Becker County, MN
11 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Becker County, Minnesota.
Population
35,343
Land area
1,315sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Becker County
Becker County at a glance
- Becker County is 63% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,388, 20% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,000 (12% below Minnesota) and median rent is $920 a month.
- Its largest cities are Detroit Lakes (10,025), Frazee (1,647) and Lake Park (600).
Local data for Becker County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Becker County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,388
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$291,000
Prices +5.8% in a year
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.0%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,415), Norwegian Americans (6,994), Irish Americans (2,379).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,981
15,368 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,369
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$289M
FY 2026, $8,216 per person
PPP loans
$78.4M
1,631 loans, 10,263 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$144K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Becker County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Becker County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
903
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -4°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Becker County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Becker County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Becker County, MN?
- Detroit Lakes is the largest city or town in Becker County, with about 10,025 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Becker County?
- Becker County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56501, 56511, 56521, 56544, 56554.
- What is the population of Becker County, MN?
- About 35,343 people live in Becker County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Becker County?
- Becker County borders Clay County, Otter Tail County, Hubbard County, Wadena County, Clearwater County, Norman County, Mahnomen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023