Fergus Falls
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Fergus Falls is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, with 14,119 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,181 ft (360 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elizabeth, 7.0 miles NW.
- 14,119residents (2020 Census)
- 1,181 ftelevation · 360 m
- 15.2 sq miland area · 39.3 km²
- 931 / sq mipopulation density
- 56537ZIP code
About Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls ( FUR-gəss) is a city in and the county seat of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,119 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 14,258 in 2024.
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Living in Fergus Falls
- Median household income
- $56,162
- Median home value
- $194,000
- Median rent
- $911/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Fergus Falls had 14,119 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,119 |
|---|---|
| Density | 931 per sq mi (359 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fergus Falls at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,119 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.17 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.37 sq mi (3.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2861° N, 96.0758° W |
| ZIP code | 56537 |
| Official website | fergusfallsmn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2720906 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fergus Falls
- Elizabeth7.0 mi NW
- Underwood9.7 mi E
- Dalton10.9 mi SE
- Foxhome11.3 mi W
- Erhard13.5 mi N
- Rothsay16.3 mi NW
- Battle Lake17.1 mi E
- Wendell17.3 mi S
- Ashby18.0 mi SE
- Pelican Rapids19.6 mi N
- Nashua20.4 mi SW
- Campbell20.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fergus Falls
What county is Fergus Falls in?
Fergus Falls is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Fergus Falls, MN?
14,119 people lived in Fergus Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fergus Falls, MN?
The ZIP code of Fergus Falls is 56537.
What is the elevation of Fergus Falls?
1,181 feet (360 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fergus Falls?
Elizabeth (7.0 mi), Underwood (9.7 mi), Dalton (10.9 mi), Foxhome (11.3 mi), Erhard (13.5 mi).
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