State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,083.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.70%
Growth Since 2010
28.88%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Perham, Minnesota Population 2021
3,847
Perham is a city located in Otter Tail County Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 3,847, it is the 181st largest city in Minnesota and the 5517th largest city in the United States . Perham is currently growing at a rate of 2.70% annually and its population has increased by 28.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,985 in 2010. Perham reached it's highest population of 3,847 in 2021. Spanning over 4 miles, Perham has a population density of 1,084 people per square mile.
The average household income in Perham is $58,104 with a poverty rate of 13.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $705 per month, and the median house value is $145,000. The median age in Perham is 40.9 years, 41.6 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
Perham Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perham was:
- White: 92.51%
- Other race: 3.76%
- Black or African American: 1.43%
- Two or more races: 0.90%
- Native American: 0.84%
- Asian: 0.55%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Perham, Minnesota is 3,847 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,544.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,985.
Perham, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,175 | 92.51% |
| Some Other Race | 129 | 3.76% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 0.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.55% |
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Perham Population by Race
Perham Population Pyramid $2021
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Perham Population by Age
Perham Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,646 | 1.99 | 58 |
| Non Family | 832 | 1.1 | 46.5 |
| Married | 512 | 2.86 | 84.8 |
| Female | 192 | 2.38 | 30.7 |
| Male | 110 | 3.99 | 68.2 |
2.84
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
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Perham Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 5.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 8.49% |
| High School Graduate | 798 | 33.89% |
| Some College | 484 | 20.55% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 6.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 491 | 20.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 4.33% |
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Perham Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Perham Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,166 | 1,930 | 573 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 57 | 20 |
| Other Race | 65 | ||
| Native American | 29 | 29 | |
| Asian | 19 | 19 |
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 26.45%.
Perham Educational Attainment by Race
Perham Earnings by Educational Attainment
Perham Language by Age
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Perham Language
93.60% of Perham residents speak only English, while 6.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.86% of the population.
Perham Language
Perham Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,902 | 332 | 11.44% |
| Hispanic | 310 | 73 | 23.55% |
| Black | 49 | 49 | 100.00% |
13.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.58%
Male Poverty Rate
12.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Perham
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perham is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perham is White, with 11.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.08%.
Perham Poverty
Perham Poverty Rate by Education
Perham Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Perham Married by Age and Sex
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Perham Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Perham Marital Status by Race
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Perham Marital Status
Perham Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 8.99% |
Perham Veterans by Race
Perham Veterans by Education
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16.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
Perham Veterans by Education
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69.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Perham Employment by Age
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Perham Employment by Race
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Perham Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.52% of Perham residents were born in the United States, with 67.02% having been born in Minnesota. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Perham Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,847 | 101 | 2.70% |
| 2020 | 3,746 | 101 | 2.77% |
| 2019 | 3,645 | 101 | 2.85% |
| 2018 | 3,544 | 134 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 3,410 | 110 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3,300 | 23 | 0.70% |
| 2015 | 3,277 | 85 | 2.66% |
| 2014 | 3,192 | 96 | 3.10% |
| 2013 | 3,096 | 62 | 2.04% |
| 2012 | 3,034 | 21 | 0.70% |
| 2011 | 3,013 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 3,009 | 450 | 1.63% |
| 2000 | 2,559 | 0.00% |