Demographics & People — Park Rapids, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,226 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,400 |
| Median Age | 45.8 |
| Total Households | 1,972 |
| Family Households | 935 |
| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0701 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,767 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,059 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 925 |
| Other groups | 733 |
| Norwegian | 566 |
| Finnish | 368 |
| English | 357 |
| Irish | 341 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 252 |
| Swedish | 226 |
| American | 199 |
Language
| English Only | 3,830 |
| Spanish | 27 |
| Population 5+ | 3,952 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 137 |
| Population 18+ | 3,275 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Park Rapids, Minnesota.