Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Fergus Falls: City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
About
Fergus Falls is a city located in the county of Otter Tail in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,006 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 788 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fergus Falls
| Population : | 788 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Otter Tail County |
| Postal code : | 56537 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 39.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,875 feet / 1181 meters |
| Capital city : | Fergus Falls is capital of Otter Tail County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:34:56 (27th April 2024) |
| Density : | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -27.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fergus Falls is located at 46°16'59"N 96°4'39"W (46.2830200, -96.0775600).
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Official website of Fergus Falls
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fergus Falls decreased by 27.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,006 | - | census |
| 2011 | 740 | -35.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 737 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 741 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 743 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 745 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 754 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 763 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 770 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 769 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 788 | 2.41% | estimation process |
Other Places in Fergus Falls
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People born in Fergus Falls (18)
People born in Fergus Falls, including politician Bill Luther, cartoonist Cliff Sterrett, Writer, scholar Marcus Borg, .
List
- Dave Theurer (American game designer) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Donald Cressey (American sociologist) he was born in 27/04/1919
- Wynn Roberts (American biathlete) he was born in 01/03/1988
- Frank Albertson (American character actor (1909-1964)) he was born in 02/02/1909
- Dan Skogen (American politician) he was born in 14/12/1957
- Jacob Volkmann (American martial artist) he was born in 05/09/1980
- Mark W. Olson (Governor of the Federal Reserve) he was born in 17/03/1943
- N. H. Baker (American astronomer) he was born in 23/10/1931
- Rand Araskog (Prominent U.S. businessman/ex-CEO of ITT Corporation) he was born in 31/10/1931
- Tysen Dowzak (American ice hockey player) he was born in 08/03/1988
- Willard Munger (American politician) he was born in 20/01/1911
- Chad Daniels (comedian) he was born in 02/03/1975
- Gilbert O. Erickson (American football player (1878-1951)) he was born in 10/02/1878
- Elroy Lorraine Bundy (American classicist and university teacher) he was born in 26/07/1920
- Ev Faunce (American-football player (1926-2009)) he was born in 12/06/1926
Schools in Fergus Falls
College & universities near Fergus Falls, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173559 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537-1000 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fergus Falls, 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 |
Post offices near Fergus Falls
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fergus Fall Post Office | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Norwegian Grove | 299 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
