Otter Tail County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,475 | — | #889 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,255 | -3.9% | #1,029 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.2 years | +18.8% | #564 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $273,000 | -3.2% | #765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $868 | -25.4% | #1,622 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -30.7% | #513 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Otter Tail County has a population of 60,475, making it the #889 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.2 years, which is 18.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Otter Tail County is $72,255, ranking #1,029 out of 3,222 counties — 3.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Otter Tail County is $273,000 (-3.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $868/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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94.4% of residents in Otter Tail County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County, Minnesota has a total population of 60,475, making it the 889th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Otter Tail County is 46.2 years, which is 18.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Otter Tail County is $72,255, which ranks #1,029 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Otter Tail County is $273,000, 3.2% below the national median. Renters in Otter Tail County pay a median gross rent of $868 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Otter Tail County, 28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Otter Tail County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Otter Tail County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.