French, Minnesota

French: township in St.

About

French is a township located in the county of Otter Tail in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 567 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 575 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about French

Population 575 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Otter Tail County
Area 37.3 km2
Latitude & Longitude 46.2880,-96.2017
Altitude 1,371 feet / 418 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 10:35:51 (17th April 2026)
Density 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.39% (2010-2020)
Weather 42℉ Chance Rain And Snow 7-days weather

Geography

French is located at 46°17'17"N 96°12'6"W (46.2880200, -96.2017300).

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Weather

42°F
Chance Rain And Snow
18 to 26 mph NW Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 18 to 26 mph. Chance of prec...

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Demographics

The population of French increased by 1.39% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 567 - census
2011 571 0.7% estimation process
2012 571 0% estimation process
2013 572 0.17% estimation process
2014 573 0.17% estimation process
2015 572 -0.17% estimation process
2016 572 0% estimation process
2017 572 0% estimation process
2018 572 0% estimation process
2019 572 0% estimation process
2020 575 0.52% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to French, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
173559 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls (MN) 56537-1000

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to French, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DLK Detroit Lakes 116 Pioneer Street RAIL
FAR Fargo 420 4th Street North RAIL
SPL Staples First & Fourth Aves RAIL

Closest post offices linked to French.

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
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
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