Fergus Falls, MN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
13,707
Unemployment
2.8%
Poverty
10.1%
Median Home
$132,300
Median Income
$43,528
Median Rent
$653
Fergus Falls SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
10
Fergus Falls, MN Crime Report
660
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,748.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
91.72%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fergus Falls / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 660 | 4,748.2 | 2,315.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 338.1 | 236.4 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 28.8 | 55.8 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 33 | 237.4 | 135.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 613 | 4,410.1 | 2,078.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 60 | 431.7 | 282.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 527 | 3,791.4 | 1,597.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 187.1 | 198.9 | 219.9 |
Fergus Falls, MN Cost Of Living
89
Fergus Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Fergus Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fergus Falls | Minnesota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 104 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 64 | 100 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 98 | 100 | |
Fergus Falls, MN Photos
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Rankings for Fergus Falls in Minnesota
Map Of Fergus Falls, MN
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Population over time in Fergus Falls
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13,707 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 13,647 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 13,606 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 13,310 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 13,266 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 13,215 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 13,216 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 13,220 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,258 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 13,353 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fergus Falls
| Race | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 79.8% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.0% | 6.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 5.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fergus Falls
| Gender | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.0% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fergus Falls for adults over 25
| Education | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fergus Falls, Minnesota
| Income | Fergus Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.3% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.1% | 7.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 17.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 7.8% | 7.7% |
