Rothsay
City in Wilkin County, Minnesota
Rothsay is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, with 498 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,211 ft (369 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Erhard, 9.0 miles E.
- 498residents (2020 Census)
- 1,211 ftelevation · 369 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 580 / sq mipopulation density
- 56579ZIP code
About Rothsay
Rothsay is a city in Otter Tail and Wilkin counties in the State of Minnesota. The population was 498 at the 2020 census. One of Rothsay's major tourist attractions is the large prairie chicken statue near the northwest outskirts of the town, which was built in 1976 after Rothsay was designated the Prairie Chicken Capital of Minnesota.
The Otter Tail County portion of Rothsay is part of the Fergus Falls Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Wilkin County portion is part of the Wahpeton, ND—MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Rothsay
- Median household income
- $86,250
- Median home value
- $153,400
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Rothsay had 498 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 498 |
|---|---|
| Density | 580 per sq mi (224 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rothsay at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Wilkin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 498 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.86 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4731° N, 96.2842° W |
| ZIP code | 56579 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2756014 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rothsay
- Erhard9.0 mi E
- Elizabeth9.7 mi SE
- Pelican Rapids11.6 mi NE
- Foxhome13.6 mi S
- Barnesville13.8 mi NW
- Fergus Falls16.3 mi SE
- Kent19.1 mi W
- Breckenridge20.2 mi SW
- Wahpeton, ND20.9 mi SW
- Baker20.9 mi NW
- Abercrombie, ND21.3 mi W
- Doran22.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Rothsay
What county is Rothsay in?
Rothsay is in Wilkin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Rothsay, MN?
498 people lived in Rothsay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rothsay, MN?
The ZIP code of Rothsay is 56579.
What is the elevation of Rothsay?
1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rothsay?
Erhard (9.0 mi), Elizabeth (9.7 mi), Pelican Rapids (11.6 mi), Foxhome (13.6 mi), Barnesville (13.8 mi).
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