Demographics & People — Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,589 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.6 |
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| Total Households | 968 |
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| Family Households | 605 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4994 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,701 |
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| Black or African American | 235 |
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| Asian | 6 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 656 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,021 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 937 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 855 |
| Norwegian | 558 |
| German | 471 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 307 |
| Irish | 257 |
| Somali | 188 |
| Subsaharan African | 188 |
| Swedish | 108 |
Language
| English Only | 1,688 |
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| Spanish | 370 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,335 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 100 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,739 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.
