Fergus Falls, MN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Fergus Falls, Minnesota Info Snack

Population
13,754
Unemployment
4.3%
Poverty
10.7%
Median Home
$142,700
Median Income
$42,659
Median Rent
$639

Fergus Falls SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
5
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
10

Fergus Falls, MN Crime Report

541
Total Crimes
3,910.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
66.69%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Fergus Falls
/ 100k People
Minnesota
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 541 3,910.7 2,402.4 2,346.0
Violent Crime 38 274.7 277.5 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.4 6.5
Robbery 3 21.7 68.5 73.9
Aggravated Assault 24 173.5 166.5 279.7
Property Crime 503 3,636.0 2,124.9 1,958.2
Burglary 69 498.8 307.0 314.2
Larceny 408 2,949.3 1,567.8 1,398.0
Car Theft 26 187.9 250.0 246.0

Fergus Falls, MN Cost Of Living

90
Fergus Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Fergus Falls Minnesota National Average
Overall 90 104 100
Services 99 106 100
Groceries 109 102 100
Health 117 113 100
Housing 66 101 100
Transportation 100 102 100
Utilities 89 98 100

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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
2020 13,754 0.8%
2019 13,647 0.3%
2018 13,606 2.2%
2017 13,310 0.3%
2016 13,266 0.4%
2015 13,215 -0.0%
2014 13,216 -0.0%
2013 13,220 -0.3%
2012 13,258 -0.7%
2011 13,353 -

Race / Ethnicity in Fergus Falls

White
92.2% (12,678)
African American
2.6% (354)
American Indian
0.4% (54)
Asian
0.9% (126)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.5% (347)
Hispanic
1.4% (195)
Race Fergus Falls MN USA
White 92.2% 79.0% 60.1%
African American 2.6% 6.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 4.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.4% 5.5% 18.2%

Gender in Fergus Falls

Female
54.2% (7,456)
Male
45.8% (6,297)
Gender Fergus Falls MN USA
Female 54.2% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 45.8% 49.8% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fergus Falls for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (550)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (962)
High School / GED
24.0% (3,300)
Some College
24.0% (3,300)
Associate's Degree
16.0% (2,200)
Bachelor's Degree
19.0% (2,613)
Master's Degree
4.0% (550)
Professional Degree
1.0% (137)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (137)
Education Fergus Falls MN USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 24.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 24.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 16.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% 24.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Less than $10,000
8.2% (112,668)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (57,913)
$15,000 to $24,999
17.6% (242,184)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.1% (166,159)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (187,851)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.6% (214,386)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (180,059)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.9% (136,044)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.6% (35,169)
$200,000 or more
3.1% (42,961)
Income Fergus Falls MN USA
Less than $10,000 8.2% 4.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 3.4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 17.6% 7.0% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.1% 7.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 11.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 17.4% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.9% 18.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.6% 8.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.1% 8.5% 8.3%

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