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Ottertail city, MN

ZIP 56571 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 56571

56571 has a population of 1,761 with a median age of 59.6 yrs (52.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.8%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.4%-92% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.0%-37% vs US avg
x
18–64
50.6%-18% vs US avg
x
65+
35.4%+117% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.4%-60% vs US avg
x
High school
25.2%-4% vs US avg
x
Some college
43.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
73.8%+53% vs US avg
x
Never married
13.8%-59% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.7%-50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.1%-56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.7%-92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
83.0%+1330% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 56571

Poverty Rate
5.7%-50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.1%-56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.7%-92% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.3%-64% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
83.0%+1330% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,761
Median age59.6
Poverty rate5.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born6.1%