Census ACS · #548 μSA
Fergus Falls Metro Area
The Fergus Falls, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 60,281 residents. The median household income is $70,912 and the median home value is $252,500.
60,281
Population
31
People / sq mi
$70,912
Median Income
$252,500
Median Home Value
The Fergus Falls CBSA covers 1,972 sq mi of land at 30.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$70,912
Median Household Income
$38,723
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$252,500
Median Home Value
$805
Median Rent
79.2%
Homeownership
Education
94.0%
High School+
27.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
10.9%
Work From Home
21.3 min
Avg Commute
26.0%
Foreign Born
Fergus Falls spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fergus Falls, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 60,281 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #548 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Fergus Falls metro area is $70,912, with a per capita income of $38,723.
The Fergus Falls, Mn CBSA spans the state of Minnesota.
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Data for the Fergus Falls, Mn CBSA (22260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Fergus Falls: 79.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 60,281 residents, Fergus Falls is a metro area in MN.
Median household income is $70,912, below the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 5.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $252,500, with typical rent around $805.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 27.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Fergus Falls, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.