Becker County, Minnesota

Becker County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,183. Its county seat is Detroit Lakes. Part of the White Earth Indian Reservation extends into the county. The county was created in 1858 and organized in 1871.

Not to be confused with Becker, Minnesota.

Becker County
County
1913 Prairie School Carnegie library designed by Claude and Starck in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°56′N 95°40′W
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedMarch 18, 1858 (created)
1871 (organized)
Named forGeorge Loomis Becker
SeatDetroit Lakes
Largest cityDetroit Lakes
Area
 • Total1,445 sq mi (3,740 km2)
 • Land1,315 sq mi (3,410 km2)
 • Water130 sq mi (300 km2)  9.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total35,183
 • Estimate 
(2023)
35,283
 • Density25.9/sq mi (10.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.co.becker.mn.us
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