As of 2026 the population of Devils Lake, ND is 7,274. The population is expected to shrink to 7,269 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.01%.
The median age of Devils Lake, ND residents is 39.
The diversity index of Devils Lake, ND is 47.6, meaning that there is a 48% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Devils Lake, ND is $68,136 and projected to be $76,284 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,002, projected to be $34,995 in 2031. 1.36% of households – 99 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $448,876 and the average disposable income is $54,202.
There are 3,774 housing units in Devils Lake, ND; 1,522 are owner-occupied, 1,751 are rented, and 501 are vacant. The average home value is $218,949, with 332 homes built in 2010 or later, and 399 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 580 businesses in Devils Lake, ND, employing 6,590 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,808 age 16 and above. 322 workers commute into Devils Lake, ND from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,486 residents both live and work in/around Devils Lake, ND. The average travel time is 12.1 minutes. 6.2% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.03% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,947 drive alone, 371 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 264 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 213 residents work from home.
1,516 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 647 have associates degrees, 961 have bachelor’s degrees, and 183 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
