Fertile
City in Polk County, Minnesota

Fertile is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, with 804 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,138 ft (347 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gary, 10.9 miles S.
- 804residents (2020 Census)
- 1,138 ftelevation · 347 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 387 / sq mipopulation density
- 56540ZIP code
About Fertile
Fertile ( FUR-til) is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 804 at the 2020 census.
The annual Polk County Fair is held in Fertile and dates to 1900. This is Fertile's main attraction during the summer. It holds many competitions for crops, animals, and manmade items.
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Living in Fertile
- Median household income
- $67,125
- Median home value
- $129,500
- Median rent
- $823/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Fertile had 804 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 804 |
|---|---|
| Density | 387 per sq mi (150 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fertile at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 804 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5307° N, 96.2816° W |
| ZIP code | 56540 |
| Official website | cityoffertile.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2720978 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fertile
- Gary10.9 mi S
- Beltrami11.5 mi W
- Mentor13.1 mi NE
- Winger13.8 mi E
- Erskine15.4 mi NE
- Bejou15.6 mi E
- Twin Valley18.8 mi S
- Ada19.4 mi SW
- McIntosh19.8 mi E
- Mahnomen20.9 mi SE
- Riverland21.1 mi SE
- Crookston22.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fertile
What county is Fertile in?
Fertile is in Polk County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Fertile, MN?
804 people lived in Fertile at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fertile, MN?
The ZIP code of Fertile is 56540.
What is the elevation of Fertile?
1,138 feet (347 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fertile?
Gary (10.9 mi), Beltrami (11.5 mi), Mentor (13.1 mi), Winger (13.8 mi), Erskine (15.4 mi).
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