Fergus Falls has a population of around 20,000 people. The city has three major modes of transportation: cars and buses. There is also a trolley bus system. However, the majority of people commute by foot or by bicycle. It is important to note that the number of people who work in Fergus Falls varies from other cities in the state.
Fergus Falls's population is aging. The median age of the city is 43.4 years old. The population is divided between citizens born in Fergus Falls and people who immigrated from other countries. There are more foreign-born residents than native-born ones, however. Among those born abroad, the most common country of birth is Mexico. There were 59137 people born in Mexico, followed by Somalia and India with 37,027 and 30,632 residents respectively.
The city is located in the rolling countryside and is just 2 1/2 hours north of the Twin Cities. Its location makes it an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts. It has more than one thousand lakes and is a fall foliage lover's paradise. Fergus Falls has many options for outdoor recreation, from the beautiful downtown area to the shorelines of the lakes.
The city's population is made up of both old and young people. There are 5,633 households with children under 18 living in them. Twenty-four percent are married, while nine percent are single. Another twenty-five percent of the households are non-families. One in every seven households has a person aged 65 and older living alone.