Park Rapids, MN Demographics

A map of Park Rapids's Population by Race

Park Rapids, Minnesota has an estimated population of 4,270, an increase from the 4,142 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 4.1% Native American/Other, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Park Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Park Rapids has become considerably 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 Park Rapids, that probability was 26.5% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Park Rapids is ranked the 170th 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). Park Rapids was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Park Rapids's White Population

3,794 residents of Park Rapids, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Park Rapids is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Park Rapids ranks 648th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Rapids's White population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Park Rapids's population has increased from 85.4% to 88.9%.

Park Rapids is more White than neighboring Hubbard (58.5% White). Park Rapids is less White than neighboring Menahga (93.8% White), Osage (94.8% White), and Lake George (93.6% White).

Park Rapids's Black Population

28 residents of Park Rapids, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Park Rapids is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Park Rapids ranks 340th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Rapids's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Park Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Park Rapids is more Black than neighboring Hubbard (0% Black), Osage (0% Black), Nevis (0% Black), and Lake George (0% Black). Park Rapids is less Black than neighboring Menahga (1% Black).

Park Rapids's Asian Population

0 residents of Park Rapids, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Park Rapids is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Park Rapids ranks 348th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Rapids's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Park Rapids's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Park Rapids is less Asian than neighboring Nevis (1.2% Asian).

Park Rapids's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Park Rapids, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Park Rapids is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Park Rapids ranks 204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Rapids's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 67.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Park Rapids's population has decreased from 5.9% to 1.9%.

Park Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring Menahga (0% Hispanic), Osage (0% Hispanic), and Nevis (1% Hispanic). Park Rapids is less Hispanic than neighboring Hubbard (30.2% Hispanic), and Lake George (2.9% Hispanic).

Park Rapids's Native American/Other Population

174 residents of Park Rapids, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Park Rapids is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Park Rapids ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Rapids's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 59.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Park Rapids's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.1%.

Park Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hubbard (0% Native American/Other), Menahga (0% Native American/Other), Osage (2.1% Native American/Other), Nevis (3.6% Native American/Other), and Lake George (0% Native American/Other).

Park Rapids's Multiracial Population

195 residents of Park Rapids, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Park Rapids is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Park Rapids ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Rapids's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Park Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Park Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring Osage (3.1% Multiracial), and Lake George (3.4% Multiracial). Park Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Hubbard (11.3% Multiracial), Menahga (5.1% Multiracial), and Nevis (5.2% 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.