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Fergus Falls

Minnesota · 14,119 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 $42,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,700. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,119
+5%since 2000
from 13,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
981 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Fergus Falls
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,659
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,454 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,110
+59%since 2000
from $18,929 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(12,987)
Black0.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(122)
Asian0.6%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(701)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(12,737)
Black1.7%(246)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(348)
Asian0.8%(112)
Other2.9%(412)
Diversity Score19.1%(2,699)
Diversity Score
19
+268%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fergus Falls, Minnesota?

Fergus Falls, Minnesota has about 14,119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fergus Falls, Minnesota earns about $42,659 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 $142,700, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Fergus Falls, Minnesota?

About 26.2% 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 10.7% 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 1,757 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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