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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Park Rapids

Minnesota · 2,863 residents · 7.389 sq mi
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Park Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,793. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,300. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 55% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,863
−13%vs 2000
vs 3,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
387 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Park Rapids
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,793
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,628 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,123
−44%vs 2000
vs $16,416 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$230
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $357 in 2000
US average: $450
57.6%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.4% in 2000
42.4% rent
2.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(3,124)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(35)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(145)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other2.5%(72)
Diversity Score6.4%(183)
6
+44%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.2%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+64%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Park Rapids, Minnesota?

Park Rapids, Minnesota has about 2,863 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Park Rapids, Minnesota?

The typical household in Park Rapids, Minnesota earns about $13,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park Rapids, Minnesota expensive?

In Park Rapids, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $37,300, and the typical rent is about $230 a month.

How educated are people in Park Rapids, Minnesota?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Park Rapids, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park Rapids, Minnesota?

About 19.4% of people in Park Rapids, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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