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Pelican Rapids city, MN

ZIP 56572 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 56572

56572 has a population of 5,900 with a median age of 50.1 yrs (51.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
4.0%-67% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.1%-30% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.7%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.4%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
25.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.6%-4% vs US avg
x
High school
28.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.5%-15% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
65.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.3%-39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.3%+168% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.6%-13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
NorwegianGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 56572

Poverty Rate
8.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.3%+168% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.6%-13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.4%+18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,900
Median age50.1
Poverty rate8.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.6%
Hispanic13.1%
Black4.0%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born37.3%