Becker County, Minnesota
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Not to be confused with Becker, Minnesota.
Becker County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,183.[2] Its county seat is Detroit Lakes.[3] Part of the White Earth Indian Reservation extends into the county. The county was created in 1858 and organized in 1871.
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Becker County | |
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Coordinates: 46°56′N 95°40′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
Founded | March 18, 1858 (created) 1871 (organized)[1] |
Named for | George Loomis Becker |
Seat | Detroit Lakes |
Largest city | Detroit Lakes |
Area | |
• Total | 1,445 sq mi (3,740 km2) |
• Land | 1,315 sq mi (3,410 km2) |
• Water | 130 sq mi (300 km2) 9.0% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 35,183 |
• Estimate (2023) | 35,283 |
• Density | 25.9/sq mi (10.0/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 7th |
Website | www |
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