Fergus Falls, MN Demographics

A map of Fergus Falls's Population by Race

Fergus Falls, Minnesota has an estimated population of 14,181, a less than 1% change from the 14,119 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.5% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 1.7% Black, 1.6% Hispanic, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fergus Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fergus Falls has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fergus Falls, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 17.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fergus Falls is ranked the 79th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. 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 was ranked the 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fergus Falls's White Population

12,837 residents of Fergus Falls, or 90.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fergus Falls is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Fergus Falls ranks 466th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fergus Falls's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Fergus Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.5%.

Fergus Falls is more White than neighboring Erhard (72.7% White). Fergus Falls is less White than neighboring Elizabeth (97.5% White), Dalton (92.8% White), Underwood (95% White), and Foxhome (91.8% White).

Fergus Falls's Black Population

244 residents of Fergus Falls, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fergus Falls is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Fergus Falls ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fergus Falls's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Fergus Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

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

Fergus Falls's Asian Population

258 residents of Fergus Falls, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fergus Falls is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Fergus Falls ranks 299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fergus Falls's Asian population has grown by an estimated 130.4%. Asian residents' share of Fergus Falls's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.8%.

Fergus Falls is more Asian than neighboring Elizabeth (0% Asian), Dalton (0% Asian), Erhard (0% Asian), Underwood (0.2% Asian), and Foxhome (0% Asian).

Fergus Falls's Hispanic Population

232 residents of Fergus Falls, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fergus Falls is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fergus Falls ranks 516th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fergus Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fergus Falls's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.6%.

Fergus Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Elizabeth (0.8% Hispanic), Dalton (0% Hispanic), and Foxhome (0% Hispanic). Fergus Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Erhard (26.6% Hispanic), and Underwood (3.7% Hispanic).

Fergus Falls's Native American/Other Population

143 residents of Fergus Falls, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fergus Falls is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fergus Falls ranks 280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fergus Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fergus Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Fergus Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dalton (0% Native American/Other), Erhard (0.6% Native American/Other), Underwood (0% Native American/Other), and Foxhome (0% Native American/Other). Fergus Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabeth (1.6% Native American/Other).

Fergus Falls's Multiracial Population

467 residents of Fergus Falls, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fergus Falls is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fergus Falls ranks 415th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fergus Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Fergus Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Fergus Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Elizabeth (0% Multiracial), Erhard (0% Multiracial), and Underwood (1.1% Multiracial). Fergus Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Dalton (7.2% Multiracial), and Foxhome (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.