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Parkers Prairie

Minnesota · 1,031 residents (2025 est.) · 1.245 sq mi
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Parkers Prairie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,578. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $168,500. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
980
−1%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+2%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,031 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9331K1K1K1K1990201020202024Parkers Prairie
2024980
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,578
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,618 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,547
+82%since 2000
from $16,748 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−1%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+53%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(980)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(878)
Black2.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(40)
Diversity Score24.2%(237)
Diversity Score
24
+1274%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+24.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota?

Parkers Prairie, Minnesota has about 980 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota?

The typical household in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota earns about $57,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkers Prairie, Minnesota expensive?

In Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $168,500, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota?

About 10.8% of people in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkers Prairie, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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