Fergus Falls, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
14,138
Population
982/sq mi density
$50,865
Median Income
$33,280 per capita
$173,300
Home Value
$205,415 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
204
Violent Crime/100K
2,373 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,865 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$173,300 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
14,138
Census 2023
Population Density
982
per square mile
Land Area
15.4
square miles (39.8 km²)
Median Age
42.0 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.1%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
1.2%
Asian
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.5%
Spanish
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.5%
Veterans
7.5%
25% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.9%
61% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.9%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.1%
41% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.450
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 14,138 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 982 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 15.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Language
| English Only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.5% |
| Veterans | 7.5% |
| Disability | 20.9% |
| Health Insurance | 94.9% |
| Uninsured | 5.1% |
| Broadband Access | 85.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.450 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |