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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Otter Tail County

Minnesota · 57,159 residents · 1,971.635 sq mi
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Otter Tail County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,395. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,400. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

57,159
+13%since 1990
from 50,714 in 1990
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+10%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
50K53K56K59K61K1990201020202024Otter Tail County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,395
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,909 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,014
+72%since 1990
from $10,467 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$391
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
80.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
20.0% rent
2.4
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(50,116)
Black0.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(206)
Asian0.5%(249)
Diversity Score3.9%(1,981)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(55,137)
Black0.3%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(957)
Asian0.4%(250)
Diversity Score5.9%(3,393)
6
+52%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−48%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

Otter Tail County, Minnesota has about 57,159 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Otter Tail County, Minnesota earns about $35,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otter Tail County, Minnesota expensive?

In Otter Tail County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Otter Tail County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

About 10.1% of people in Otter Tail County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Otter Tail County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Otter Tail County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,445 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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