Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Pelican Rapids: City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
About
Pelican Rapids is a city located in the county of Otter Tail in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,464 and a population density of 362 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,634 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Pelican Rapids
| Population : | 2,634 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Otter Tail County |
| Postal code : | 56572 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 6.81 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,306 feet / 398 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:28:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 387 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pelican Rapids is located at 46°34'15"N 96°4'59"W (46.5707900, -96.0831100).
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Official website of Pelican Rapids
Demographics
The population of Pelican Rapids increased by 6.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,464 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,461 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,448 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,460 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,452 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,454 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,461 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,462 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,501 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,552 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,634 | 3.11% | estimation process |
People born in Pelican Rapids (3)
People born in Pelican Rapids, including baseball player Dave Goltz, Joel Jacobs, basketball player Ryan Bruggeman, .
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Schools in Pelican Rapids
College & universities near Pelican Rapids, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173559 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537-1000 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pelican Rapids, 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 Pelican Rapids
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pelican Rapid Post Office | Pelican Rapids (MN) | 56572 |
Other cities in Otter Tail County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otter Tail County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Norwegian Grove | 299 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Pelican Rapids distances to largest Minnesota cities
