Park Rapids is a city located in Hubbard County Minnesota. Park Rapids has a 2024 population of 4,347. It is also the county seat of Hubbard County. Park Rapids is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 4.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,167 in 2020.
The average household income in Park Rapids is $71,897 with a poverty rate of 15.42%. The median age in Park Rapids is 43.1 years: 42.1 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Park Rapids was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,734 | 89.69% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 4.66% |
| Other race | 112 | 2.69% |
| Native American | 86 | 2.07% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,857 | 2.12 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Non Family | 923 | 1.15 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
| Married | 560 | 3.11 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 227 | 3.32 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Male | 147 | 2.61 | 15 | 85 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
45.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 211 | 7.27% |
| Associates Degree | 396 | 13.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 464 | 15.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 188 | 6.47% |
| High School Graduate | 811 | 27.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 771 | 26.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,600 | 2,337 | 612 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 81 | 39 |
| Native American | 83 | 80 | 1 |
| Other Race | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 37 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,958 | $52,686 | $42,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $60,703 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,418 | $32,564 | $17,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,825 | $43,875 | $30,076 |
| Some College | $39,887 | $48,828 | $38,146 |
$37,825
Average Earnings
$43,875
Average Male
$30,076
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.65% of Park Rapids residents speak only English, while 5.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,439 | 467 | 13.58% |
| Other | 112 | 112 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 112 | 44.44% |
| Native | 69 | 15 | 21.74% |
| Multiple | 194 | 14 | 7.22% |
15.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.05%
Male Poverty Rate
13.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Park Rapids is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Park Rapids is Multiple, with 7.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.62% |
| Some College | 19.04% |
| High School | 14.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 3.35% |
| Female Employed | 3.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,639 | $74,325 |
| Households | $42,892 | $71,897 |
| Married Families | $85,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,175 | $63,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
137
Number of Veterans
137
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Korea | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 4.1% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 15.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.15%
Born in Park Rapids
96.2%
Native Born
3.8%
Foreign Born
1.97%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
96.2% of Park Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 65.15% having been born in Minnesota. 1.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,572 | 45 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 4,527 | 45 | 1% |
| 2027 | 4,482 | 45 | 1.01% |
| 2026 | 4,437 | 45 | 1.02% |
| 2025 | 4,392 | 45 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 4,347 | 45 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 4,302 | 29 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 4,273 | 39 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 4,234 | 67 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 4,167 | -88 | -2.07% |
| 2019 | 4,255 | 49 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 4,206 | 198 | 4.94% |
| 2017 | 4,008 | 88 | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 3,920 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 3,912 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 3,909 | 29 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 3,880 | 39 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 3,841 | -19 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 3,860 | 7 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 3,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,276 | 413 | 14.43% |
| 1990 | 2,863 | -113 | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 2,976 | 204 | 7.36% |
| 1970 | 2,772 | -275 | -9.03% |
| 1960 | 3,047 | 20 | 0.66% |
| 1950 | 3,027 | 384 | 14.53% |
| 1940 | 2,643 | -1,929 | -42.19% |