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| Population |
|
City of Detroit Lakes |
Becker County |
| 1970 Census |
5,797 |
24,372 |
| 1980 Census |
7,106 |
29,363 |
| 1990 Census |
6,635 |
27,881 |
| 2000 Census |
7,483 |
30,000 |
| 2005 Census |
8,004 |
31,872 |
| Source: U.S. Census; *
2003 Census From State Demographers Office. |
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| Labor Force |
 Detroit Lakes-Becker County offers a readily
available, well-educated work force to prospective business and industry. Approximately 75
percent of the work force resides in Becker
County. The remainder is drawn from the surrounding counties including Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Wadena and Clay.The size of the area labor force has remained fairly stable over the past
decade and the total available labor force in Becker County is about 16,863. Average
annual unemployment is about 5.3%. The Minnesota Department of Economic Security recently
reported that surplus labor is available in all job categories... |
| Total Labor Force and
Percent Unemployment in Becker County |
|
Becker County |
| Total Labor Force |
16,863 |
| Employed |
15,977 |
| Unemployed |
886 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.3% |
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