Erhard, Minnesota
Erhard: Populated place in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
About
Erhard is a city located in the county of Otter Tail in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 148 and a population density of 102 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 145 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Erhard
| Population : | 145 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Otter Tail County |
| Postal code : | 56534 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 1.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,283 feet / 391 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:50:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 100 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Erhard is located at 46°29'8"N 96°5'55"W (46.4855100, -96.0986700).
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Official website of Erhard
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Erhard decreased by 2.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 148 | - | census |
| 2011 | 148 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 147 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 147 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 147 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 147 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 147 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 148 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 148 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 146 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 145 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,317 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,859 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,293 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,860 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 97.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 535 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,485 |
Erhard zip code is 56534.
County name: Otter Tail, County
fips: 27111
City of Erhard, Erhard
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,485 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $79,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $951 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $326 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $568 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | NA |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,784 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 61.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 69,764 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 161,528 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,192 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,798 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,124 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 198 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,494 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 90,417 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 709 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 941 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 480 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 337 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 855 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 68 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 800 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 38.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 415.60 |
Schools in Erhard
College & universities near Erhard, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173559 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537-1000 |
| 200305 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton (ND) | 58076-0002 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Erhard, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
Other cities in Otter Tail County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otter Tail County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pelican Rapids | 2,634 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| New York Mills | 1,220 | Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Battle Lake | 929 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Perham | 897 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Elizabeth | 821 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fergus Falls | 788 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ottertail | 660 | Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Maine | 654 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| French | 575 | Township in St. |
| Amor | 491 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| Bluffton | 477 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| Clitherall | 469 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| Henning | 374 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Vergas | 354 | Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Parkers Prairie | 349 | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States |
| Deer Creek | 340 | City in Minnesota, United States |
