Parkers Prairie is a city located in Otter Tail County Minnesota. Parkers Prairie has a 2024 population of 1,030. Parkers Prairie is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,020 in 2020.
The average household income in Parkers Prairie is $68,177 with a poverty rate of 14.17%. The median age in Parkers Prairie is 41 years: 36.4 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parkers Prairie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,126 | 93.13% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 3.47% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 2.98% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 437 | 2.6 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 212 | 3.18 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 156 | 1.17 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 47 | 3.45 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 22 | 5.23 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 8.3% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 14.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 7.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.27% |
| High School Graduate | 336 | 42.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 162 | 20.38% |
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 | 761 | 674 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 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 white people with a rate of 11.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,333 | $27,813 | $55,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $31,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,583 | $41,250 | $24,861 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,708 | $38,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,929 | $44,545 | $31,154 |
| Some College | $45,268 | $49,286 | $36,964 |
$38,929
Average Earnings
$44,545
Average Male
$31,154
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.93% of Parkers Prairie residents speak only English, while 2.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,058 | 138 | 13.04% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Multiple | 42 | 16 | 38.1% |
14.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.27%
Male Poverty Rate
15.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parkers Prairie is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parkers Prairie is White, with 13.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.55% |
| High School | 12.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.82% |
| Some College | 5.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 8.8% |
| Male Employed | 4.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,688 | $78,416 |
| Households | $57,875 | $68,177 |
| Married Families | $71,818 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,000 | $38,200 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
87
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 9.84% |
| Other Race | 2 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
81.31%
Born in Parkers Prairie
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
98.76% of Parkers Prairie residents were born in the United States, with 81.31% having been born in Minnesota. 0.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,044 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2028 | 1,041 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2027 | 1,038 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 1,036 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2025 | 1,033 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 2024 | 1,030 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 1,028 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 1,024 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 1,017 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,020 | 25 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 995 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 997 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 997 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 998 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 995 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 998 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 1,001 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 999 | -6 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 1,005 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 1,007 | 0 | 0% |