Becker County, Minnesota
Becker County, Minnesota | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 46°56′15″N 95°44′30″W / 46.937629°N 95.741757°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Founded | March 18, 1858 (created) March 6, 1871 (organized) |
| Named after | George Loomis Becker |
| Seat | Detroit Lakes |
| Largest city | Detroit Lakes |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,445.150 sq mi (3,742.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1,315.037 sq mi (3,405.93 km2) |
| • Water | 130.113 sq mi (336.99 km2) 9.00% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 35,183 |
• Estimate (2024) | 35,444 |
| • Density | 26.962/sq mi (10.410/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 218 |
| Congressional districts | 7th, 8th |
| Website | co.becker.mn.us |
Becker County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,183, and was estimated to be 35,444 in 2024, Its county seat is Detroit Lakes.
Part of the White Earth Indian Reservation extends into the county.