The city's population is made up of a variety of different types. The median age is 35.4 years and a quarter of the population is under the age of 18. The rest are in the 25 to 44 and 45 to 64 age groups. Moreover, 17.1% of the population is 65 and older. Males outnumber females by a ratio of 99.2 to 1. This diversity is one of the main reasons why Pel Rapids City is such an appealing place for a move.
The Pelican Rapids Public Library is located at 25 West Mill Avenue and serves the City of Pelican Rapids and ten nearby townships. According to the Minnesota State Demographer, there are approximately 6,358 residents in the city. However, growth trends suggest that the population will reach 7,000 by 2010-2015. The city has a population percentage that is significantly above the state average. The county has a high percentage of residents in the Hispanic, Black, and foreign-born races.
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