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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fergus Falls

Minnesota · 13,471 residents · 14.388 sq mi
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Fergus Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,454. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,471
+9%since 1990
from 12,362 in 1990
1990 – 2025
936 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 859 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+10%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Fergus Falls
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,454
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,993 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,929
+67%since 1990
from $11,327 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
64.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
35.1% rent
2.4
+20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(12,095)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(50)
Asian1.3%(164)
Diversity Score6.3%(776)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(12,987)
Black0.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(122)
Asian0.6%(77)
Diversity Score5.2%(701)
5
−17%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fergus Falls, Minnesota?

Fergus Falls, Minnesota has about 13,471 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fergus Falls, Minnesota?

The typical household in Fergus Falls, Minnesota earns about $31,454 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fergus Falls, Minnesota expensive?

In Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Fergus Falls, Minnesota?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fergus Falls, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fergus Falls, Minnesota?

About 10.8% of people in Fergus Falls, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fergus Falls, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fergus Falls, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,109 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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