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Otter Tail County

Minnesota · 57,303 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 $43,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,600. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,303
Unchangedsince 2000
from 57,159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+13%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
50K53K56K59K61K1990201020202024Otter Tail County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,478
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,395 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,445
+30%since 2000
from $18,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+53%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(55,137)
Black0.3%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(957)
Asian0.4%(250)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(3,393)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(54,244)
Black0.7%(422)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,490)
Asian0.5%(264)
Other1.2%(680)
Diversity Score12.1%(6,922)
Diversity Score
12
+104%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

Otter Tail County, Minnesota has about 57,303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Otter Tail County, Minnesota earns about $43,478 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 $158,600, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?

About 19.7% 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 12.9% 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 6,589 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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