Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Population 2022
Pelican Rapids is a city located in Otter Tail County Minnesota. Pelican Rapids has a 2020 population of 2,705. Pelican Rapids is currently growing at a rate of 1.92% annually and its population has increased by 9.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,460 in 2010.
The average household income in Pelican Rapids is $53,603 with a poverty rate of 24.19%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $387 per month, and the median house value is $119,400. The median age in Pelican Rapids is 35.7 years, 35.4 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
Pelican Rapids Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pelican Rapidswas:
- White: 69.71%
- Other race: 14.53%
- Two or more races: 7.56%
- Black or African American: 5.10%
- Asian: 2.83%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,751 | 69.71% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 5.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 71 | 2.83% |
| Some Other Race | 365 | 14.53% |
| Two or More Races | 190 | 7.56% |
Pelican Rapids Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 892 | 2.78 | 64.9 |
| Married | 443 | 3.37 | 84.7 |
| Male | 57 | 3.23 | 100 |
| Female | 78 | 5.12 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 314 | 1.29 | 34.7 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 345 | 23.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 5.91% |
| High School Graduate | 395 | 26.82% |
| Some College | 241 | 16.36% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 8.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 15.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 3.12% |
Pelican Rapids Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 883 | 789 | 233 |
| Black | 73 | 37 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 35 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 431 | 151 | 24 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | |
| Asian | 44 | 22 | |
| Other Race | 193 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.39%.
Pelican Rapids Language by Age
Pelican Rapids Language
57.87% of Pelican Rapids residents speak only English, while 42.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.83% of the population.
Pelican Rapids Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 115 | 87 | 75.65% |
| Multiple | 190 | 83 | 43.68% |
| Hispanic | 973 | 364 | 37.41% |
| White | 1,210 | 137 | 11.32% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.37%
Male Poverty Rate
33.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pelican Rapids
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pelican Rapids is Black, with 75.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pelican Rapids is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.08%.
Pelican Rapids Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Pelican Rapids Married by Age and Sex
Pelican Rapids Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Pelican Rapids Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 5.85% |
| Native American | 7 | 100.00% |
Pelican Rapids Veterans by Education
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.50%
Born in Pelican Rapids
72.25%
Native Born
27.75%
Foreign Born
11.15%
Non Citizen
16.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
72.25% of Pelican Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 54.50% having been born in Minnesota. 11.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,460 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,461 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,448 | -13 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 2,460 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 2,452 | -8 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 2,454 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 2,461 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,462 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,501 | 39 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 2,552 | 51 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 2,603 | 51 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 2,654 | 51 | 1.96% |
| 2022 | 2,705 | 51 | 1.92% |