Community Profile

Devils Lake, ND

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Devils Lake, ND is 7,180. The population is expected to shrink to 7,150 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.08%.

The median age of Devils Lake, ND residents is 39.

The diversity index of Devils Lake, ND is 46.5, meaning that there is a 47% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Devils Lake, ND is $72,648 and projected to be $77,763 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,282, projected to be $36,249 in 2030. 1.21% of households – 87 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $412,598 and the average disposable income is $58,047.

There are 3,799 housing units in Devils Lake, ND; 1,667 are owner-occupied, 1,616 are rented, and 516 are vacant. The average home value is $214,753, with 343 homes built in 2010 or later, and 427 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 564 businesses in Devils Lake, ND, employing 6,581 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,648 age 16 and above. 356 workers commute into Devils Lake, ND from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

3,283 residents both live and work in/around Devils Lake, ND. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 6.12% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.13% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,647 drive alone, 470 carpool, and 35 take public transportation. 300 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 196 residents work from home.

1,423 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 769 have associates degrees, 1,120 have bachelor’s degrees, and 186 hold a graduate or professional degree.