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.

Fergus Falls locator map
Location of Fergus Falls on Minnesota map.

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 : 21:22:13 (3rd October 2024)
Density : 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -27.66% (2010-2020)
Fergus Falls City Hall on Labor Day 2012 image
Fergus Falls City Hall on Labor Day 2012
Fergus Falls City Hall on Labor Day 2012 image

Geography

Fergus Falls is located at 46°16'59"N 96°4'39"W (46.2830200, -96.0775600).

Fergus Falls map

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

Fergus Falls zip code is 56537. County name: Otter Tail, County fips: 27111

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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