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Park Rapids

Minnesota · 3,276 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 $23,628. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $68,200. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,276
+14%since 1990
from 2,863 in 1990
1990 – 2025
443 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 387 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
+3%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Park Rapids
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,628
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,793 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,416
+80%since 1990
from $9,123 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
52.4%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
47.6% rent
2.9
+7%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score6.4%(183)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(3,124)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(35)
Asian0.4%(12)
Diversity Score4.4%(145)
4
−31%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−39%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Rapids, Minnesota?

Park Rapids, Minnesota has about 3,276 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Park Rapids, Minnesota earns about $23,628 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 $68,200, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Park Rapids, Minnesota?

About 16.0% 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 12.2% of people in Park Rapids, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Park Rapids, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Park Rapids, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 413 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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