Pelican Rapids, MN

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, in Otter Tail county, is 39 miles SE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 174 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 2,374.

The People and Families of Pelican Rapids

In Pelican Rapids, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 22% of Pelican Rapids is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Minnesota, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Pelican Rapids benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pelican Rapids had a median family income of $36,970.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Pelican Rapids ($1,300). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pelican Rapids Housing

About 62% of housing units in Pelican Rapids are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Pelican Rapids, 73% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Pelican Rapids are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Pelican Rapids strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%

Comparative Profile of Pelican Rapids, MN

Comparing Pelican Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Pelican Rapids Almanac

Pelican Rapids Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pelican Rapids Public Libraries

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Pelican Rapids Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Pelican Rapids residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pelican Rapids, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Pelican Rapids High Schools (2004)

PELICAN RAPIDS SEC.
BOX 642
218-863-5910
Serves 630 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Pelican Rapids Colleges

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