Otter Tail County, Minnesota Demographics 2026
Otter Tail County, Minnesota has a population of 60,281, the 17th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $70,912 and the median home value is $252,500. The poverty rate is 8.9%.
Otter Tail County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 60
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Otter Tail County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls city | 14,138 | $50,865 | 10.7% | $173,300 |
| Perham city | 3,577 | $47,088 | 19.5% | $186,000 |
| Pelican Rapids city | 2,589 | $65,482 | 17.1% | $177,700 |
| New York Mills city | 1,319 | $51,696 | 11.4% | $144,900 |
| Parkers Prairie city | 1,089 | $58,750 | 13.8% | $152,500 |
| Henning city | 836 | $44,000 | 11.7% | $127,400 |
| Battle Lake city | 794 | $58,125 | 5.3% | $221,000 |
| Ottertail city | 490 | $83,750 | 7.1% | $262,500 |
| Underwood city | 437 | $73,750 | 14.0% | $168,800 |
| Deer Creek city | 273 | $55,000 | 3.7% | $123,100 |
| Dalton city | 266 | $66,094 | 3.8% | $104,500 |
| Bluffton city | 260 | $87,000 | 6.9% | $176,000 |
| Vergas city | 241 | $85,000 | 6.2% | $163,700 |
| Dent city | 232 | $46,250 | 38.8% | $104,300 |
| Erhard city | 156 | N/A | 7.7% | $103,100 |
| Elizabeth city | 154 | $62,500 | 4.5% | $114,600 |
| Clitherall city | 95 | $52,500 | 0.0% | $78,300 |
| Vining city | 88 | $83,750 | 0.0% | $158,300 |
| Richville city | 43 | N/A | 46.5% | $130,000 |
| Urbank city | 35 | $58,750 | 5.7% | $85,000 |
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Population Overview
Otter Tail County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 60,281. It is the 17th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Otter Tail County is 46.3 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Otter Tail County is $70,912. This is 19% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $252,500. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 72.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Otter Tail County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.
Education
27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
Otter Tail County has a population of 60,281, making it the 17th most populous county in Minnesota.
What is the median income in Otter Tail County?
The median household income in Otter Tail County is $70,912 with a poverty rate of 8.9%.
How many cities are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota?
Otter Tail County contains 20 Census-designated places.