Fergus Falls, MN

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Fergus Falls Overview

14,108
TOTAL POPULATION
6,443
MALE POPULATION
7,665
FEMALE POPULATION
84.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,823
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,862
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,738
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,780
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,046
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fergus Falls Zip Codes

Fergus Falls Area Codes

Race in Fergus Falls

The most populous races in Fergus Falls are White / Caucasian (13,074 | 92.7%), Two or more Races (582 | 4.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (208 | 1.5%).
Race in Fergus Falls
Race# Population% Population
Asian960.7%
Black / African American1821.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific160.1%
Hispanic or Latino2081.5%
Native / Alaskan330.2%
White / Caucasian13,07492.7%
Two or more Races5824.1%
Some other Race1250.9%
Total14,108100.0%

Ancestry in Fergus Falls

The most populous ancestries reported in Fergus Falls are German (4,766 | 33.8%), Norwegian (3,885 | 27.5%), Swedish (1,338 | 9.5%), Irish (1,180 | 8.4%), and English (773 | 5.5%), together accounting for 84.6% of all Fergus Falls residents.
Ancestry in Fergus Falls
Ancestry# Population% Population
American5223.7%
Austrian50.0%
Bangladeshi100.1%
Belgian280.2%
Bhutanese50.0%
British420.3%
Burmese420.3%
Canadian130.1%
Cherokee110.1%
Chippewa580.4%
Cuban120.1%
Czech840.6%
Czechoslovakian90.1%
Danish1671.2%
Dutch1751.2%
Eastern European290.2%
English7735.5%
European1150.8%
Filipino120.1%
Finnish3892.8%
French6254.4%
French Canadian860.6%
German4,76633.8%
German Russian180.1%
Greek80.1%
Hungarian50.0%
Indian (Asian)420.3%
Irish1,1808.4%
Italian1320.9%
Jamaican110.1%
Korean280.2%
Menominee200.1%
Mexican1601.1%
Mexican American Indian270.2%
Norwegian3,88527.5%
Polish2721.9%
Romanian60.0%
Russian2802.0%
Samoan160.1%
Scandinavian2721.9%
Scotch-Irish860.6%
Scottish2751.9%
Serbian130.1%
Slovak200.1%
Somali150.1%
Spanish360.3%
Subsaharan African150.1%
Swedish1,3389.5%
Swiss110.1%
Welsh380.3%
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Immigrants in Fergus Falls

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fergus Falls came from Asia (80 | 0.6%), Central America (50 | 0.4%), Eastern Asia (50 | 0.4%), Latin America (50 | 0.4%), and Mexico (50 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.0% of all Fergus Falls residents.
Immigrants in Fergus Falls
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa150.1%
Asia800.6%
Canada70.1%
Central America500.4%
China30.0%
Eastern Africa150.1%
Eastern Asia500.4%
Europe470.3%
Germany110.1%
Japan50.0%
Korea420.3%
Latin America500.4%
Mexico500.4%
Netherlands50.0%
Philippines200.1%
Somalia150.1%
South Eastern Asia300.2%
Switzerland310.2%
Vietnam100.1%
Western Europe470.3%
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Sex and Age in Fergus Falls

Sex and Age in Fergus Falls

The most populous age groups in Fergus Falls are 5 to 9 Years (499 | 7.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (643 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fergus Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years364 (5.7%)378 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years499 (7.7%)524 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years288 (4.5%)365 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years373 (5.8%)447 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years317 (4.9%)486 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years486 (7.5%)385 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years300 (4.7%)473 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years479 (7.4%)414 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years452 (7.0%)365 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years268 (4.2%)344 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years303 (4.7%)282 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years382 (5.9%)554 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years491 (7.6%)643 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years289 (4.5%)558 (7.3%)
70 to 74 Years360 (5.6%)282 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years263 (4.1%)395 (5.1%)
80 to 84 Years235 (3.6%)394 (5.1%)
85 Years and over294 (4.6%)376 (4.9%)
Total6,443 (100.0%)7,665 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fergus Falls

Median Family Size in Fergus Falls

The median family size in Fergus Falls is 2.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,342 | 72.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (232 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fergus Falls
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,342 (72.0%)3.00
Single Male/Father232 (7.1%)2.60
Single Female/Mother678 (20.8%)2.64
Total Families3,252 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Fergus Falls

The median household size in Fergus Falls is 2.09 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,342 | 36.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.02 persons per household. non-family households (3,151 | 49.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fergus Falls
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,342 (36.6%)3.02
Single Male/Father232 (3.6%)2.76
Single Female/Mother678 (10.6%)2.91
Non-family3,151 (49.2%)1.18
Total Households6,403 (100.0%)2.09

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fergus Falls

Out of a total of 6,403 households in Fergus Falls, 3,252 (50.8%) are family households, while 3,151 (49.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,733, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,708.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fergus Falls
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,708 (42.3%)
2-Person Households1,733 (27.1%)399 (6.2%)
3-Person Households623 (9.7%)44 (0.7%)
4-Person Households484 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households208 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households129 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households75 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,252 (50.8%)3,151 (49.2%)

Female Fertility in Fergus Falls

Fertility by Age in Fergus Falls

Average fertility rate in Fergus Falls is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 54.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fergus Falls
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years82 (54.3%)61.0
35 to 50 years69 (45.7%)60.0
Total151 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fergus Falls

70.9% of women with births (151) in Fergus Falls are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 31.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 26.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fergus Falls
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years60 (73.2%)22 (26.8%)
35 to 50 years47 (68.1%)22 (31.9%)
Total107 (70.9%)44 (29.1%)

Fertility by Education in Fergus Falls

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fergus Falls
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree100 (66.2%)76.0
Bachelor's Degree28 (18.5%)51.0
Graduate Degree23 (15.2%)219.0
Total151 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fergus Falls

29.1% of women with births in Fergus Falls are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 44.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fergus Falls
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree56 (56.0%)44 (44.0%)
Bachelor's Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total107 (70.9%)44 (29.1%)

Income in Fergus Falls

Income Overview in Fergus Falls

Per Capita Income in Fergus Falls is $31,823, while median incomes of families and households are $77,862 and $48,738 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income14,108$31,823
Median Family Income3,252$77,862
Mean Family Income3,252$90,141
Median Household Income6,403$48,738
Mean Household Income6,403$66,985
Income Deficit3,252$11,780
Wage / Income Gap (%)14,10836.90%
Wage / Income Gap ($)14,10863.10¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index14,1080.44

Earnings by Sex in Fergus Falls

Average Earnings in Fergus Falls are $33,744, $42,961 for men and $27,110 for women, a difference of 36.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Fergus Falls
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,580 (48.4%)$42,961
Female3,820 (51.6%)$27,110
Total7,400 (100.0%)$33,744

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fergus Falls

The most common earnings brackets in Fergus Falls are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (451 | 12.6%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (356 | 9.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fergus Falls
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less168 (4.7%)107 (2.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999222 (6.2%)221 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49962 (1.7%)356 (9.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99985 (2.4%)152 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499106 (3.0%)203 (5.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99962 (1.7%)151 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49989 (2.5%)149 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999110 (3.1%)16 (0.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49996 (2.7%)178 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999104 (2.9%)247 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999189 (5.3%)307 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99987 (2.4%)346 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999271 (7.6%)177 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999223 (6.2%)196 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999325 (9.1%)203 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999253 (7.1%)68 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999227 (6.3%)240 (6.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999271 (7.6%)202 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999451 (12.6%)131 (3.4%)
$100,000+179 (5.0%)170 (4.4%)
Total3,580 (100.0%)3,820 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fergus Falls

Average earnings in Fergus Falls are $47,808 for men and $30,064 for women, a difference of 37.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $51,039, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,531. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,685, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,981.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fergus Falls
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,741$16,981
High School Diploma$39,531$0
College or Associate's Degree$47,737$29,544
Bachelor's Degree$51,039$60,000
Graduate Degree$50,357$71,685
Total$47,808$30,064

Family Income in Fergus Falls

Family Income Brackets in Fergus Falls

According to the Fergus Falls family income data, there are 715 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 13 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fergus Falls
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000812.5%
$10,000 to $14,999130.4%
$15,000 to $24,999983.0%
$25,000 to $34,99937111.4%
$35,000 to $49,99939312.1%
$50,000 to $74,99960818.7%
$75,000 to $99,99964119.7%
$100,000 to $149,99971522.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991635.0%
$200,000+1725.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fergus Falls

7+ person families (75 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in Fergus Falls with $110,444 per family, while 2-person families (1,822 | 56.0%) have the highest median income of $35,046 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fergus Falls
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,822 (56.0%)$70,093
3-Person Families598 (18.4%)$83,750
4-Person Families478 (14.7%)$70,909
5-Person Families187 (5.8%)$74,831
6-Person Families92 (2.8%)$80,089
7+ Person Families75 (2.3%)$110,444
Total3,252 (100.0%)$77,862

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fergus Falls

The median family income in Fergus Falls is $77,862, with families comprising 3+ earners (207) having the highest median family income of $158,299, while families with 1 earner (923) have the lowest median family income of $60,521, accounting for 6.4% and 28.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fergus Falls
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners596 (18.3%)$63,295
1 Earner923 (28.4%)$60,521
2 Earners1,526 (46.9%)$85,526
3+ Earners207 (6.4%)$158,299
Total3,252 (100.0%)$77,862

Household Income in Fergus Falls

Household Income Brackets in Fergus Falls

With 980 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Fergus Falls, accounting for 15.3% of all households. In contrast, only 211 households (3.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fergus Falls
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003275.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992824.4%
$15,000 to $24,99978812.3%
$25,000 to $34,99998015.3%
$35,000 to $49,99993514.6%
$50,000 to $74,99992214.4%
$75,000 to $99,99989614.0%
$100,000 to $149,99983213.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992113.3%
$200,000+2313.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fergus Falls

The median household income in Fergus Falls is $48,738, with the highest median household income of $75,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,701 households (26.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,565, with 351 households (5.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fergus Falls
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years351 (5.5%)$35,565
25 to 44 Years1,701 (26.6%)$75,250
45 to 64 Years2,179 (34.0%)$53,427
65+ Years2,172 (33.9%)$41,978
Total6,403 (100.0%)$48,738

Poverty in Fergus Falls

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fergus Falls

With 9.8% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of Fergus Falls, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 140 males (34.9%) and 129 females (19.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fergus Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (5.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years89 (14.8%)10 (1.9%)
12 to 14 Years8 (6.4%)39 (18.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years140 (34.9%)129 (19.9%)
25 to 34 Years13 (1.7%)91 (10.7%)
35 to 44 Years105 (11.6%)47 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years81 (14.3%)64 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years98 (11.3%)110 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years16 (2.5%)46 (5.9%)
75 Years and over54 (7.4%)87 (8.6%)
Total612 (9.8%)642 (8.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fergus Falls

According to the poverty statistics in Fergus Falls, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fergus Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years364 (100.0%)359 (95.0%)
5 Years59 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years514 (85.2%)528 (98.1%)
12 to 14 Years117 (93.6%)171 (81.4%)
15 Years55 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years128 (94.1%)143 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years261 (65.1%)520 (80.1%)
25 to 34 Years768 (98.3%)763 (89.3%)
35 to 44 Years801 (88.4%)729 (93.9%)
45 to 54 Years485 (85.7%)562 (89.8%)
55 to 64 Years772 (88.7%)1,082 (90.8%)
65 to 74 Years614 (97.5%)740 (94.2%)
75 Years and over676 (92.6%)920 (91.4%)
Total5,614 (90.2%)6,723 (91.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fergus Falls

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fergus Falls show that 1.6% or 37 of the total 2,342 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.5%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fergus Falls
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,464 (97.5%)37 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children541 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children237 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,305 (98.4%)37 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fergus Falls

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fergus Falls
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)76 (28.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (14.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)86 (12.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fergus Falls

The poverty data for Fergus Falls shows that 37 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 86 of the single-parent households (9.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (2.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 household (21.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fergus Falls
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children37 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)76 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (11.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (1.6%)86 (9.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Fergus Falls

Employment by Class of Employer in Fergus Falls

Among the 6,523 employed individuals in Fergus Falls, private company employees (4,231 | 64.9%), not-for-profit organizations (807 | 12.4%), and local government employees (478 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fergus Falls
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,23164.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2804.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3605.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations80712.4%
Local Government Employees4787.3%
State Government Employees2063.2%
Federal Government Employees1612.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total6,523100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fergus Falls

According to the labor force statistics for Fergus Falls, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,570), 60.9% or 7,046 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 486 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.3% or 804 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.7% or 150 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fergus Falls
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years565 (80.7%)35 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years688 (85.7%)14 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Years804 (92.3%)8 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Years690 (89.3%)150 (21.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,255 (73.4%)146 (11.6%)
45 to 54 Years994 (83.0%)56 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years759 (81.1%)23 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years725 (63.9%)28 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years409 (27.5%)24 (5.9%)
75 Years and over159 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,046 (60.9%)486 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fergus Falls

According to labor force statistics for Fergus Falls, 78.9% of individuals (5,224) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,621) are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 407 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.4% or 1,515 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.6% or 254 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fergus Falls
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School303 (61.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,012 (69.2%)82 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree2,397 (80.1%)317 (10.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,515 (90.4%)109 (6.5%)
Total5,224 (78.9%)516 (7.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fergus Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fergus Falls are Community & Social Service (703 | 10.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (678 | 10.3%), Management (525 | 8.0%), Health Technologists (436 | 6.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (244 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fergus Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fergus Falls, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (98.7%), Architecture & Engineering (96.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (85.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (91.0%), Health Technologists (75.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fergus Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Management240 (45.7%)285 (54.3%)
Business & Financial140 (60.6%)91 (39.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science206 (85.8%)34 (14.2%)
Computers & Mathematics77 (98.7%)1 (1.3%)
Architecture & Engineering87 (96.7%)3 (3.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science42 (58.3%)30 (41.7%)
Community & Social Service 267 (38.0%)436 (62.0%)
Education, Arts & Media115 (57.5%)85 (42.5%)
Legal Services & Support62 (70.5%)26 (29.5%)
Education Instruction & Library22 (9.0%)222 (91.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment68 (39.8%)103 (60.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating170 (25.1%)508 (74.9%)
Health Technologists107 (24.5%)329 (75.5%)
Total (Category)1,023 (43.0%)1,354 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)3,075 (46.8%)3,491 (53.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fergus Falls are Healthcare Support (564 | 8.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (450 | 6.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (263 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (252 | 3.8%), and Security & Protection (121 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Fergus Falls

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fergus Falls, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (66.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Healthcare Support (89.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (71.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fergus Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support57 (10.1%)507 (89.9%)
Security & Protection80 (66.1%)41 (33.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving129 (28.7%)321 (71.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance157 (59.7%)106 (40.3%)
Personal Care & Service119 (47.2%)133 (52.8%)
Total (Category)542 (32.9%)1,108 (67.1%)
Total (Overall)3,075 (46.8%)3,491 (53.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fergus Falls are Sales & Related (699 | 10.6%), and Office & Administration (626 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fergus Falls

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fergus Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related319 (45.6%)380 (54.4%)
Office & Administration159 (25.4%)467 (74.6%)
Total (Category)478 (36.1%)847 (63.9%)
Total (Overall)3,075 (46.8%)3,491 (53.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fergus Falls are Construction & Extraction (349 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (114 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (28 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fergus Falls

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fergus Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Construction & Extraction349 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)478 (97.4%)13 (2.6%)
Total (Overall)3,075 (46.8%)3,491 (53.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fergus Falls are Production (357 | 5.4%), Material Moving (212 | 3.2%), and Transportation (154 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fergus Falls

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fergus Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Production274 (76.7%)83 (23.3%)
Transportation132 (85.7%)22 (14.3%)
Material Moving148 (69.8%)64 (30.2%)
Total (Category)554 (76.6%)169 (23.4%)
Total (Overall)3,075 (46.8%)3,491 (53.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fergus Falls

Employment Industries in Fergus Falls

The major employment industries in Fergus Falls include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,646 | 25.1%), Retail Trade (985 | 15.0%), Manufacturing (604 | 9.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (491 | 7.5%), and Educational Services (404 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Fergus Falls

Employment Industries by Sex in Fergus Falls

The Fergus Falls industries that see more men than women are Information (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (85.3%), and Utilities (85.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (69.5%), and Educational Services (68.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fergus Falls
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting33 (41.8%)46 (58.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction327 (84.5%)60 (15.5%)
Manufacturing427 (70.7%)177 (29.3%)
Wholesale Trade94 (77.0%)28 (23.0%)
Retail Trade460 (46.7%)525 (53.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing196 (63.2%)114 (36.8%)
Utilities115 (85.2%)20 (14.8%)
Information56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance55 (34.6%)104 (65.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing18 (52.9%)16 (47.1%)
Professional & Scientific174 (66.4%)88 (33.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support95 (38.0%)155 (62.0%)
Educational Services127 (31.4%)277 (68.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance356 (21.6%)1,290 (78.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation58 (85.3%)10 (14.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services150 (30.5%)341 (69.5%)
Public Administration171 (61.5%)107 (38.5%)
Total3,075 (46.8%)3,491 (53.2%)

Education in Fergus Falls

School Enrollment in Fergus Falls

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,717 students in Fergus Falls are elementary school (723 | 26.6%), middle school (565 | 20.8%), and high school (498 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Fergus Falls
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2017.4%
Kindergarten2228.2%
Elementary School72326.6%
Middle School56520.8%
High School49818.3%
College / Undergraduate34112.6%
Graduate / Professional1676.1%
Total2,717100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fergus Falls

Out of a total of 2,717 students who are enrolled in schools in Fergus Falls, 617 (22.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,100 (77.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 75 (90.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 85 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fergus Falls
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8 (9.6%)75 (90.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old720 (72.5%)273 (27.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds518 (79.3%)135 (20.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds378 (94.7%)21 (5.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds209 (77.1%)62 (22.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds89 (63.6%)51 (36.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,100 (77.3%)617 (22.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fergus Falls

Education (650 | 22.7%), science & technology (602 | 21.1%), business (437 | 15.3%), arts & humanities (269 | 9.4%), and visual & performing arts (135 | 4.7%) are the most common fields of study among 2,858 individuals in Fergus Falls who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fergus Falls
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics341.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1304.5%
Physical & Health Sciences993.5%
Psychology642.2%
Social Sciences1194.2%
Engineering772.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology60221.1%
Business43715.3%
Education65022.7%
Literature & Languages471.6%
Liberal Arts & History1334.6%
Visual & Performing Arts1354.7%
Communications622.2%
Arts & Humanities2699.4%
Total2,858100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fergus Falls

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fergus Falls

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fergus Falls are males with 2 vehicles (1,196, accounting for 40.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,399, making up 35.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fergus Falls
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle137 (4.6%)159 (4.7%)
1 Vehicle573 (19.2%)919 (27.3%)
2 Vehicles1,196 (40.0%)1,399 (41.5%)
3 Vehicles834 (27.9%)661 (19.6%)
4 Vehicles223 (7.5%)198 (5.9%)
5 or more Vehicles28 (0.9%)36 (1.1%)
Total2,991 (100.0%)3,372 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fergus Falls

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fergus Falls are 5 to 9 minutes (2,190 commuters, 37.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,631 commuters, 27.7%), and less than 5 minutes (636 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Fergus Falls
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes63610.8%
5 to 9 Minutes2,19037.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1,63127.7%
15 to 19 Minutes5779.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1362.3%
25 to 29 Minutes420.7%
30 to 34 Minutes2354.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes450.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2534.3%
60 to 89 Minutes801.4%
90 or more Minutes601.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Fergus Falls

The most common commute times in Fergus Falls are 5 to 9 minutes (953 commuters, 33.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,237 commuters, 40.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fergus Falls
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes255 (9.0%)381 (12.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes953 (33.5%)1,237 (40.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes823 (29.0%)808 (26.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes255 (9.0%)322 (10.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes89 (3.1%)47 (1.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes42 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes128 (4.5%)107 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes32 (1.1%)13 (0.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes147 (5.2%)106 (3.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes58 (2.0%)22 (0.7%)
90 or more Minutes60 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fergus Falls

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fergus Falls are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (417, 14.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (609, 20.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fergus Falls
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM50 (1.8%)119 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM171 (6.0%)15 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM170 (6.0%)114 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM417 (14.7%)53 (1.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM236 (8.3%)174 (5.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM279 (9.8%)268 (8.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM415 (14.6%)609 (20.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM378 (13.3%)449 (14.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM114 (4.0%)174 (5.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM190 (6.7%)257 (8.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM58 (2.0%)109 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM53 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM135 (4.8%)530 (17.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM176 (6.2%)172 (5.7%)
Total2,842 (100.0%)3,043 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fergus Falls

Occupancy by Ownership in Fergus Falls

Of the total 6,403 dwellings in Fergus Falls, owner-occupied units account for 4,148 (64.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,255 (35.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fergus Falls
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,14864.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,25535.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,403100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fergus Falls

Occupancy by Household Size in Fergus Falls
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,70842.3%
2-Person Household2,13233.3%
3-Person Household66710.4%
4+ Person Household89614.0%
Total Housing Units6,403100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fergus Falls

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fergus Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,446 (53.4%)1,262 (46.6%)
2-Person Household1,495 (70.1%)637 (29.9%)
3-Person Household475 (71.2%)192 (28.8%)
4+ Person Household732 (81.7%)164 (18.3%)
Total Housing Units4,148 (64.8%)2,255 (35.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fergus Falls

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fergus Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School139 (42.0%)192 (58.0%)
High School Diploma716 (54.3%)603 (45.7%)
College/Associate Degree2,001 (64.3%)1,110 (35.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,292 (78.7%)350 (21.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fergus Falls

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fergus Falls
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,15518.0%
35 to 44 Years89714.0%
45 to 54 Years85013.3%
55 to 64 Years1,32920.8%
65 to 74 Years93114.5%
75 to 84 Years87113.6%
85 Years and Over3705.8%
Total6,403100.0%

Housing Finances in Fergus Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Fergus Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Fergus Falls
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,148 (64.8%)$62,632
Renter-Occupied2,255 (35.2%)$31,289
Average6,403 (100.0%)$48,738

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fergus Falls

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fergus Falls
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (0.1%)230 (10.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99913 (0.3%)78 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99969 (1.7%)210 (9.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999142 (3.4%)250 (11.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999243 (5.9%)153 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999688 (16.6%)291 (12.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999500 (12.0%)433 (19.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999632 (15.2%)291 (12.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999688 (16.6%)210 (9.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999773 (18.6%)59 (2.6%)
$150,000 or more394 (9.5%)50 (2.2%)
Total4,148 (100.0%)2,255 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fergus Falls

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fergus Falls
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300239 (5.8%)97 (4.3%)
$300 to $499715 (17.2%)333 (14.8%)
$500 to $799844 (20.3%)738 (32.7%)
$800 to $999690 (16.6%)291 (12.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,024 (24.7%)655 (29.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999408 (9.8%)50 (2.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499162 (3.9%)41 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99945 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more21 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,148 (100.0%)2,255 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fergus Falls

Housing Structures in Fergus Falls

Housing Structures in Fergus Falls
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,01262.7%
Single Unit, Attached4547.1%
2 Unit Apartments1692.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1963.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4296.7%
10 or more Apartments1,05616.5%
Mobile Home / Other871.4%
Total6,403100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fergus Falls

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fergus Falls
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,594 (89.6%)418 (10.4%)
Single Unit, Attached253 (55.7%)201 (44.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)169 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments47 (24.0%)149 (76.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)429 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments167 (15.8%)889 (84.2%)
Mobile Home / Other87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,148 (64.8%)2,255 (35.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fergus Falls

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fergus Falls
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)138 (6.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms196 (4.7%)794 (35.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms950 (22.9%)879 (39.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,316 (31.7%)350 (15.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,686 (40.6%)94 (4.2%)
Total4,148 (100.0%)2,255 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fergus Falls

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fergus Falls
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,938 (70.8%)646 (28.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas201 (4.9%)72 (3.2%)
Electricity800 (19.3%)1,333 (59.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene209 (5.0%)89 (4.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)75 (3.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)40 (1.8%)
Total4,148 (100.0%)2,255 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fergus Falls

Household Vehicle Usage in Fergus Falls
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle55 (1.3%)599 (26.6%)
1 Vehicle1,572 (37.9%)1,054 (46.7%)
2 Vehicles1,669 (40.2%)430 (19.1%)
3 or more Vehicles852 (20.5%)172 (7.6%)
Total4,148 (100.0%)2,255 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fergus Falls

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fergus Falls

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7772,371
Median Property Value$171,100$160,300
Median Household Income$53,405$270
Monthly Housing Costs$502$21
Real Estate Taxes$1,760$55

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fergus Falls

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fergus Falls
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000148 (8.3%)76 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999204 (11.5%)401 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,203 (67.7%)1,626 (68.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999165 (9.3%)236 (10.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9997 (0.4%)32 (1.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more50 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,777 (100.0%)2,371 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fergus Falls

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fergus Falls
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (0.3%)38 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999295 (16.6%)13 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999338 (19.0%)159 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999209 (11.8%)350 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999363 (20.4%)291 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999244 (13.7%)269 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999198 (11.1%)444 (18.7%)
$150,000 or more124 (7.0%)575 (24.2%)
Total1,777 (100.0%)2,371 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fergus Falls

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fergus Falls
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x563 (31.7%)82,512 (3,480.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x416 (23.4%)1,083 (45.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x151 (8.5%)580 (24.5%)
4.0x or more641 (36.1%)292 (12.3%)
Total1,777 (100.0%)2,371 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fergus Falls

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fergus Falls
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800338 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499325 (18.3%)323 (13.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,099 (61.9%)997 (42.0%)
Total1,777 (100.0%)2,371 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fergus Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fergus Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fergus Falls
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years923 (98.0%)19 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years2,118 (99.2%)18 (0.8%)
19 to 25 Years998 (91.1%)97 (8.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,373 (92.0%)120 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,533 (91.1%)149 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,090 (91.4%)102 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,936 (93.9%)126 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,416 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,737 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,124 (95.4%)631 (4.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fergus Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fergus Falls
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born923 (98.0%)19 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,118 (99.2%)18 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen998 (91.1%)97 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fergus Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fergus Falls
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,608 (92.5%)131 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,067 (95.5%)144 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,900 (94.8%)105 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,473 (95.8%)108 (4.2%)
$100,000 and over3,708 (96.3%)143 (3.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fergus Falls

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fergus Falls
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6262 (27.8%)786 (83.4%)
6 to 18 Years1,101 (51.5%)1,230 (57.6%)
19 to 25 Years307 (28.0%)723 (66.0%)
25 to 34 Years379 (25.4%)1,140 (76.4%)
35 to 44 Years768 (45.7%)848 (50.4%)
45 to 54 Years418 (35.1%)707 (59.3%)
55 to 64 Years650 (31.5%)1,436 (69.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,398 (98.7%)991 (70.0%)
75 Years and over1,731 (99.7%)1,474 (84.9%)
Total7,014 (51.0%)9,335 (67.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fergus Falls

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fergus Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years133 (13.6%)94 (8.6%)
18 to 34 Years62 (4.9%)176 (11.2%)
35 to 64 Years609 (26.0%)564 (21.7%)
65 to 74 Years126 (20.0%)242 (30.8%)
75 Years and over394 (54.0%)492 (48.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fergus Falls

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fergus Falls: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (1.0%)13 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years146 (6.2%)101 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years60 (9.5%)62 (7.9%)
75 Years and over186 (25.5%)214 (21.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fergus Falls: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)48 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (1.3%)89 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)80 (10.2%)
75 Years and over63 (8.6%)95 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fergus Falls: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years125 (12.8%)46 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years23 (1.8%)115 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years394 (16.8%)337 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (5.7%)134 (17.1%)
75 Years and over98 (13.4%)69 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fergus Falls: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years109 (11.2%)28 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years26 (2.0%)28 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years175 (7.5%)235 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years57 (9.0%)161 (20.5%)
75 Years and over164 (22.5%)235 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fergus Falls: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years121 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (2.0%)11 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years130 (5.6%)117 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years22 (3.5%)45 (5.7%)
75 Years and over58 (8.0%)57 (5.7%)

Technology Access in Fergus Falls

Computing Device Access in Fergus Falls

Computing Device Access in Fergus Falls
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,47469.9%
Smartphone4,98777.9%
Tablet3,87260.5%
No Computing Device66110.3%
Total6,403100.0%

Internet Access in Fergus Falls

Internet Access in Fergus Falls
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet180.3%
Broadband Home4,54270.9%
Cellular Data Only6259.8%
Satellite Internet1792.8%
No Internet1,12117.5%
Total6,403100.0%

Fergus Falls Summary

Fergus Falls is a city located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,138 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Otter Tail County. Fergus Falls is home to Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a two-year college with a variety of programs.

History

Fergus Falls was founded in 1856 by William and Elizabeth Fergus, who were among the first settlers in the area. The city was named after James Fergus, a Scottish immigrant who had settled in the area in 1845. The city was incorporated in 1872.
In the late 19th century, Fergus Falls was a major center for the lumber industry. The city was home to several sawmills and a large paper mill. The city also had a thriving agricultural industry, with several grain elevators and a large creamery.

Geography

Fergus Falls is located at the confluence of the Otter Tail River and the Leaf River. The city is situated on the western edge of the Red River Valley, a large area of flat land in western Minnesota. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and wooded areas.
The city has a total area of 8.9 square miles, of which 8.7 square miles is land and 0.2 square miles is water.

Economy

Fergus Falls is a regional center for commerce and industry. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including a large paper mill, a metal fabrication plant, and a food processing plant. The city also has a large retail sector, with several large stores and shopping centers.
The city is also home to several medical facilities, including a hospital, a nursing home, and several clinics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 13,138 people, 5,541 households, and 3,323 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,491.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $51,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fergus Falls?
Total Population of Fergus Falls is 14,108.
What is the Total Male Population of Fergus Falls?
Total Male Population of Fergus Falls is 6,443.
What is the Total Female Population of Fergus Falls?
Total Female Population of Fergus Falls is 7,665.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fergus Falls?
There are 84.06 Males per 100 Females in Fergus Falls.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fergus Falls?
There are 118.97 Females per 100 Males in Fergus Falls.
What is the Median Population Age in Fergus Falls?
Median Population Age in Fergus Falls is 42.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fergus Falls
Average Family Size in Fergus Falls is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fergus Falls
Average Household Size in Fergus Falls is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fergus Falls?
Per Capita income in Fergus Falls is $31,823.
What is the Median Family Income in Fergus Falls?
Median Family Income in Fergus Falls is $77,862.
What is the Median Household income in Fergus Falls?
Median Household Income in Fergus Falls is $48,738.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fergus Falls?
Income or Wage Gap in Fergus Falls is 36.9%.
Women in Fergus Falls earn 63.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fergus Falls?
Family Income Deficit in Fergus Falls is $11,780.
Families that are below poverty line in Fergus Falls earn $11,780 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fergus Falls?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fergus Falls is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fergus Falls?
There are 7,046 People in the Labor Forcein in Fergus Falls.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fergus Falls?
60.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Fergus Falls.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fergus Falls?
Unemployment Rate in Fergus Falls is 6.9%.