Vergas is a city located in Otter Tail County Minnesota. Vergas has a 2024 population of 356. Vergas is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 346 in 2020.
The average household income in Vergas is $116,316 with a poverty rate of 6.22%. The median age in Vergas is 55.5 years: 48.1 years for males, and 60.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vergas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 97.93% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.24% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 136 | 1.77 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.14 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 41 | 2.95 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Male | 5 | 2.8 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 3 | 2.33 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.84
Average Family Size
1.77
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 4.98% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 24.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 13.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 6.97% |
| High School Graduate | 58 | 28.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 3.98% |
| Some College | 33 | 16.42% |
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 | 194 | 179 | 40 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,500 | $48,750 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,875 | $118,125 | $85,000 |
| High School Graduate | $69,375 | $67,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $63,750 | $63,333 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,000 | $63,750 | $48,125 |
| Some College | $57,750 | $60,417 | $38,750 |
$60,000
Average Earnings
$63,750
Average Male
$48,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.31% of Vergas residents speak only English, while 1.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 15 | 6.41% |
6.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.46%
Male Poverty Rate
3.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vergas is White, with 6.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vergas is White, with 6.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| Some College | 7.23% |
| High School | 6.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,250 | $99,027 |
| Households | $85,000 | $116,316 |
| Married Families | $105,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,179 | $125,175 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 7.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
75.93%
Born in Vergas
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.76% of Vergas residents were born in the United States, with 75.93% having been born in Minnesota. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 370 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 367 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 364 | 2 | 0.55% |
| 2026 | 362 | 3 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 359 | 3 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 356 | 2 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 354 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 353 | 5 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 348 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 346 | -5 | -1.42% |
| 2019 | 351 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 352 | 2 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 350 | 2 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 348 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 347 | 7 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 340 | 2 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 338 | 5 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 333 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 331 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 331 | 0 | 0% |