Pelican Rapids is a city located in Otter Tail County Minnesota. Pelican Rapids has a 2024 population of 2,598. Pelican Rapids is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Pelican Rapids is $59,953 with a poverty rate of 26.38%. The median age in Pelican Rapids is 36.3 years: 35.5 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pelican Rapids was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,845 | 71.26% |
| Other race | 406 | 15.68% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 7.15% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 941 | 2.7 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 472 | 3.26 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 319 | 1.22 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Female | 129 | 4.09 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Male | 21 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 3.18% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 11.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 11.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 3.69% |
| High School Graduate | 527 | 33.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 422 | 26.83% |
| Some College | 153 | 9.73% |
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 | 995 | 884 | 206 |
| Hispanic | 441 | 174 | 14 |
| Other Race | 332 | 80 | 0 |
| Black | 65 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 31 | 28 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,357 | $61,518 | $53,924 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,700 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $56,786 | $22,745 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,543 | $37,692 | $33,750 |
| Overall | $41,000 | $56,633 | $32,625 |
| Some College | $47,188 | $86,667 | $33,789 |
$41,000
Average Earnings
$56,633
Average Male
$32,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.78% of Pelican Rapids residents speak only English, while 36.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 920 | 413 | 44.89% |
| White | 1,307 | 169 | 12.93% |
| Multiple | 132 | 46 | 34.85% |
| Black | 174 | 32 | 18.39% |
26.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.91%
Male Poverty Rate
36.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pelican Rapids is Hispanic, with 44.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pelican Rapids is White, with 12.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.14% |
| Some College | 14.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,556 | $73,135 |
| Households | $56,477 | $59,953 |
| Married Families | $87,774 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,625 | $32,532 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
100
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 7.57% |
| Native American | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
55.39%
Born in Pelican Rapids
73.54%
Native Born
26.46%
Foreign Born
6.64%
Non Citizen
19.81%
Naturalized
73.54% of Pelican Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 55.39% having been born in Minnesota. 6.64% 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 | 2,606 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 2,605 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 2,603 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2026 | 2,601 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 2,600 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 2,598 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,597 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 2,599 | 10 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 2,589 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 2,592 | 37 | 1.45% |
| 2019 | 2,555 | 53 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2,502 | 36 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 2,466 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,466 | 10 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 2,456 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,457 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 2,462 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 2,450 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 2,462 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 2,461 | 0 | 0% |