Pelican Rapids
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Pelican Rapids is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, with 2,577 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,306 ft (398 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Erhard, 6.1 miles S.
- 2,577residents (2020 Census)
- 1,306 ftelevation · 398 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 998 / sq mipopulation density
- 56572ZIP code
About Pelican Rapids
Pelican Rapids is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,577 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Pelican Rapids
- Median household income
- $63,917
- Median home value
- $174,100
- Median age
- 38.6
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Pelican Rapids had 2,577 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,577 |
|---|---|
| Density | 998 per sq mi (385 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pelican Rapids at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,577 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.58 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5703° N, 96.0859° W |
| ZIP code | 56572 |
| Official website | pelicanrapids.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2750164 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pelican Rapids
- Erhard6.1 mi S
- Rothsay11.6 mi SW
- Elizabeth13.3 mi S
- Vergas14.5 mi NE
- Barnesville16.6 mi W
- Dent17.5 mi E
- Fergus Falls19.6 mi S
- Detroit Lakes19.9 mi NE
- Audubon20.9 mi N
- Frazee21.2 mi NE
- Lake Park21.7 mi N
- Underwood21.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pelican Rapids
What county is Pelican Rapids in?
Pelican Rapids is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Pelican Rapids, MN?
2,577 people lived in Pelican Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pelican Rapids, MN?
The ZIP code of Pelican Rapids is 56572.
What is the elevation of Pelican Rapids?
1,306 feet (398 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pelican Rapids?
Erhard (6.1 mi), Rothsay (11.6 mi), Elizabeth (13.3 mi), Vergas (14.5 mi), Barnesville (16.6 mi).
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