Perham, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,577
Population
999/sq mi density
$47,088
Median Income
$27,057 per capita
$186,000
Home Value
$374,926 Zillow
$813
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,088 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $813/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,577
Census 2023
Population Density
999
per square mile
Land Area
3.6
square miles (9.3 km²)
Median Age
35.0 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
82.6%
Black
2%
Hispanic
14.6%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85.9%
Spanish
8.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.4%
Veterans
6.8%
13% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.7%
59% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.7%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.3%
20% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.434
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,577 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 999 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.9% |
| Female | 56.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 85.9% |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.4% |
| Veterans | 6.8% |
| Disability | 20.7% |
| Health Insurance | 89.7% |
| Uninsured | 10.3% |
| Broadband Access | 81.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.434 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |