Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Otter Tail County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 57,303 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 58,741 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fergus Falls. The county was created 168 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Otter Tail County at a glance
Otter Tail County currently has 28 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
28
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Minnesota counties
87
Open related pagesLargest city
Pelican RapidsPopulation 2,634
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Otter Tail County
| Population | 58,741 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Twitter username | ottertailcomn |
| Area | 5762 km2 |
| Official name | Otter Tail County |
| Water as percent of area | 11% |
| Land as percent of area | 89% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.4088,-95.7080 |
| Named for | Otter Tail Lake |
| Altitude | 1,322 feet / 403 meters |
| Capital | Fergus Falls |
| Establishment | March 18, 1858 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:00:34 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Otter Tail County is located at 46°24'32"N 95°42'29"W (46.4088000, -95.7080000). It has 7 neighbors: Becker County, Clay County, Douglas County, Grant County, Todd County, Wadena County and Wilkin County.
Otter Tail County map
The largest city of Otter Tail County is Pelican Rapids with a population of 2,634. Other cities include, New York Mills population 1,220, Battle Lake population 929, Perham population 897 and Elizabeth population 821. See all Otter Tail County cities & populated places.
Otter Tail County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otter Tail County.
| 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 |
Demographics
The population of Otter Tail County increased by 2.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56,588 | - | estimation process |
| 2010 | 57,303 | 1.25% | census |
| 2011 | 57,274 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 57,216 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 57,492 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 57,482 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 57,520 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 57,820 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 58,219 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 58,670 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 58,746 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,741 | -0.01% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |