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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pelican Rapids

Minnesota · 2,374 residents · 2.582 sq mi
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Pelican Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,232. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

2,374
+26%since 1990
from 1,886 in 1990
1990 – 2025
919 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 730 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
−7%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pelican Rapids
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,232
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,106 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,699
+43%since 1990
from $9,600 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
37.9% rent
2.4
+8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,812)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(54)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score15.7%(296)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(1,739)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(465)
Asian3.6%(85)
Diversity Score48.7%(1,155)
49
+210%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−36%since 1990
from 19.1 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 Pelican Rapids, Minnesota?

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota has about 2,374 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota earns about $27,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelican Rapids, Minnesota expensive?

In Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota?

About 15.8% of people in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pelican Rapids, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 488 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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