Devils Lake, ND Demographics

A map of Devils Lake's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,586	5,331	76.4%	74.1%
Native American/Other	1,004	1,156	13.7%	16.1%
Multiracial	306	395	4.2%	5.5%
Hispanic	247	197	3.4%	2.7%
Asian	89	55	1.2%	0.8%
Black	76	58	1.0%	0.8%

Devils Lake, North Dakota has an estimated population of 7,308, a slight increase from the 7,192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 13.7% Native American/Other, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Devils Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Devils Lake has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Devils Lake, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 39.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Devils Lake is ranked the 11th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Devils Lake was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Devils Lake's White Population

5,586 residents of Devils Lake, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Devils Lake is lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Devils Lake ranks 365th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Devils Lake's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Devils Lake's population has increased from 74.1% to 76.4%.

Devils Lake is more White than neighboring Fort Totten (1.8% White), Crary (74.6% White), and Warwick (28.9% White). Devils Lake is less White than neighboring Starkweather (90% White), and Churchs Ferry (100% White).

Devils Lake's Black Population

76 residents of Devils Lake, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Devils Lake is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Devils Lake ranks 74th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Devils Lake's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. Black residents' share of Devils Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Devils Lake is more Black than neighboring Fort Totten (0% Black), Warwick (0% Black), Starkweather (0% Black), and Churchs Ferry (0% Black). Devils Lake is less Black than neighboring Crary (2.6% Black).

Devils Lake's Asian Population

89 residents of Devils Lake, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Devils Lake is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Devils Lake ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Devils Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 61.8%. Asian residents' share of Devils Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Devils Lake is more Asian than neighboring Fort Totten (0% Asian), and Churchs Ferry (0% Asian). Devils Lake is less Asian than neighboring Crary (1.8% Asian), Warwick (47% Asian), and Starkweather (2% Asian).

Devils Lake's Hispanic Population

247 residents of Devils Lake, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Devils Lake is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Devils Lake ranks 169th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Devils Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Devils Lake's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.4%.

Devils Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Totten (0% Hispanic), Crary (0% Hispanic), Starkweather (0% Hispanic), and Churchs Ferry (0% Hispanic). Devils Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Warwick (13.3% Hispanic).

Devils Lake's Native American/Other Population

1,004 residents of Devils Lake, or 13.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Devils Lake is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Devils Lake ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Devils Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Devils Lake's population has decreased from 16.1% to 13.7%.

Devils Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crary (7% Native American/Other), Warwick (8.4% Native American/Other), Starkweather (6% Native American/Other), and Churchs Ferry (0% Native American/Other). Devils Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Totten (98.2% Native American/Other).

Devils Lake's Multiracial Population

306 residents of Devils Lake, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Devils Lake is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Devils Lake ranks 94th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Devils Lake's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Devils Lake's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.2%.

Devils Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Totten (0% Multiracial), Warwick (2.4% Multiracial), Starkweather (2% Multiracial), and Churchs Ferry (0% Multiracial). Devils Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Crary (14% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.