Pelican Rapids

City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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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.

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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Median household income
$63,917
Median home value
$174,100
Median age
38.6
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Pelican Rapids, MN population

Pelican Rapids had 2,577 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,577
Density998 per sq mi (385 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Pelican Rapids at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyOtter Tail County
TypeCity
Population2,577 (2020)
Land area2.58 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Water area0.13 sq mi (0.32 km²)
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Coordinates46.5703° N, 96.0859° W
ZIP code56572
Official websitepelicanrapids.com
Census code (GEOID)2750164

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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