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The City of Fergus Falls had a population of 14,181 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Fergus Falls is located at latitude 46.283 and longitude -96.0776 in Otter Tail County. The formal boundaries for the City of Fergus Falls encompass a land area of 14.11 sq. miles and a water area of 1.26 sq. miles. Otter Tail County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Fergus Falls has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,181 (100%) |
| Population Density | 986 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,162 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,864 |
| Median Home Value | $194,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,072 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,145 (58.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,320 (32.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 607 (8.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,465 |
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Family Households | 3,170 (49.0%) |
The table below compares Fergus Falls to the other 915 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 79 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 282 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 700 | 24th |
| Per Capita Income | # 498 | 46th |
| Diversity Index | # 502 | 45th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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