Fergus Falls, MN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fergus Falls increased by 164. In this period, the peak population was 14,214 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14,050 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,033 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2002 | 14,020 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2003 | 14,042 | 22 | 0.16% |
| 2004 | 13,992 | -50 | -0.36% |
| 2005 | 13,996 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2006 | 14,113 | 117 | 0.84% |
| 2007 | 14,127 | 14 | 0.10% |
| 2008 | 14,100 | -27 | -0.19% |
| 2009 | 13,982 | -118 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 13,433 | -549 | -3.93% |
| 2011 | 13,420 | -13 | -0.10% |
| 2012 | 13,493 | 73 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 13,594 | 101 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 13,542 | -52 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 13,506 | -36 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 13,638 | 132 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 13,777 | 139 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 13,806 | 29 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 13,770 | -36 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 14,121 | 351 | 2.55% |
| 2021 | 14,134 | 13 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 14,192 | 58 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 14,214 | 22 | 0.16% |
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Fergus Falls, MN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fergus Falls's population decreased by 617 (4.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Fergus Falls's population increased by 688 (5.12%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Fergus Falls's population increased by 93 (0.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fergus Falls's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 14,214.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fergus Falls's population peaked in year 2023 at 14,214.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fergus Falls's population was lowest in year 2011 at 13,420.
Fergus Falls, MN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fergus Falls grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fergus Falls had an average annual population growth rate of 0.05% per year. Overall the population grew 1.17% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fergus Falls annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.05% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Fergus Falls population grew the most, with an increase of 351 people (a 2.55% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Fergus Falls population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 549 people (a 3.93% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fergus Falls, MN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fergus Falls's population increased by 80 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 58 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 22 (0.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fergus Falls, MN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fergus Falls increased by 620 (4.56%). The population was highest at 14,214 in the year 2023 and lowest at 13,506 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.45%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)