French, Minnesota
French: Township in St. Louis County, Minnesota
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 |
| Altitude : | 1,371 feet / 418 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:41:02 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
French is located at 46°17'17"N 96°12'6"W (46.2880200, -96.2017300).
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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 |
Schools in French
College & universities near French, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173559 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537-1000 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near French, 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 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 |
