Fergus Falls, MN Demographics

A map of Fergus Falls's Population by Race

Fergus Falls, Minnesota had a population of 14,119 in 2020. It was 90.2% White, 1.7% Black, 0.8% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fergus Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fergus Falls is the 80th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fergus Falls's White Population

12,737 residents of Fergus Falls identify as White, or 90.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Fergus Falls larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fergus Falls is ranked #464 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fergus Falls is less White than neighboring Elizabeth (91.1% White), Dalton (92.6% White), Erhard (93.2% White), Underwood (96.6% White), and Foxhome (96% White).

Fergus Falls's Black Population

246 residents of Fergus Falls identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fergus Falls slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fergus Falls is ranked #152 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fergus Falls is more Black than neighboring Elizabeth (0% Black), Dalton (0.5% Black), Erhard (0% Black), Underwood (0.3% Black), and Foxhome (0% Black).

Fergus Falls's Asian Population

112 residents of Fergus Falls identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fergus Falls roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fergus Falls is ranked #292 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fergus Falls is more Asian than neighboring Elizabeth (0% Asian), Dalton (0% Asian), Underwood (0% Asian), and Foxhome (0% Asian).

Fergus Falls's Hispanic Population

348 residents of Fergus Falls identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fergus Falls roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fergus Falls is ranked #501 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fergus Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Dalton (0.5% Hispanic), Erhard (1.5% Hispanic), and Foxhome (0% Hispanic). Fergus Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Elizabeth (4.2% Hispanic), and Underwood (3.1% Hispanic).

Fergus Falls's Native American/Other Population

158 residents of Fergus Falls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fergus Falls roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fergus Falls is ranked #271 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fergus Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabeth (0% Native American/Other), Erhard (0% Native American/Other), Underwood (0% Native American/Other), and Foxhome (0.8% Native American/Other). Fergus Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dalton (1.4% Native American/Other).

Fergus Falls's Multiracial Population

518 residents of Fergus Falls identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fergus Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Fergus Falls is ranked #403 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fergus Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Underwood (0% Multiracial), and Foxhome (3.2% Multiracial). Fergus Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Elizabeth (4.8% Multiracial), Dalton (5.1% Multiracial), and Erhard (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.