Western, Minnesota
Western: Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
About
Western is a township located in the county of Otter Tail in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 129 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 133 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Western
| Population : | 133 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Otter Tail County |
| Area : | 35.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,079 feet / 329 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:34:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Western is located at 46°9'7"N 96°10'59"W (46.1519000, -96.1831200).
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Demographics
The population of Western increased by 3.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 129 | - | census |
| 2011 | 129 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 128 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 129 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 133 | 3.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 133 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 133 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 133 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 134 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 134 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 133 | -0.75% | estimation process |
Schools in Western
College & universities near Western, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173559 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537-1000 |
| 200305 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton (ND) | 58076-0002 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Western, 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 Western
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wendell Post Office | Wendell (MN) | 56590 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Western , Nebraska village in Nebraska, USA with a population of 228 people.
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 |
| 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 |
