Perham
City
Perham Village Hall
Perham Village Hall
Location of Perham, Minnesota
Location of Perham, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°36′00″N 95°34′38″W / 46.60000°N 95.57722°W / 46.60000; -95.57722
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
Government
 • MayorTim Meehl
Area
[1]
 • Total3.58 sq mi (9.27 km2)
 • Land3.58 sq mi (9.27 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,368 ft (417 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total3,512
 • Estimate 
(2021)[4]
3,572
 • Density981.83/sq mi (379.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56573
Area code218
FIPS code27-50470
GNIS feature ID2396181[2]
Websiteci.perham.mn.us

Perham (/ˈpɜːrm/ PERRM) is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The population was 3,512 at the time of the 2020 census.[3]

History

Perham was platted in 1873, and named for Josiah Perham, first president of the Northern Pacific Railway.[5] As the village grew in economic importance, the surrounding township was renamed Perham Township in 1877 and Perham was incorporated in 1881.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 3.18 square miles (8.24 km2), all land.[6]

U.S. Route 10 and Minnesota State Highways 78 and 108 are three of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880269—
1890761182.9%
19001,18255.3%
19101,37616.4%
19201,370−0.4%
19301,4113.0%
19401,5348.7%
19501,92625.6%
19602,0194.8%
19701,933−4.3%
19802,0867.9%
19902,075−0.5%
20002,55923.3%
20102,98516.6%
20203,51217.7%
2021 (est.)3,572[4]1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,985 people, 1,304 households, and 722 families living in the city. The population density was 938.7 inhabitants per square mile (362.4/km2). There were 1,388 housing units at an average density of 436.5 per square mile (168.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 1.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 1,304 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,559 people, 1,104 households, and 642 families living in the city. The population density was 976.2 inhabitants per square mile (376.9/km2). There were 1,167 housing units at an average density of 445.2 per square mile (171.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.99% White, 0.35% African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population. 50.3% were of German and 14.8% Norwegian ancestry.

There were 1,104 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,397, while the median income for a family was $40,184. Males had a median income of $29,087 versus $20,817 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,444. About 8.1% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Radio stations

FM radio
AM radio

Newspaper

The Perham Focus is based in Perham, and serves Otter Tail County and surrounding areas with a print newspaper, an e-paper and online news.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Perham, Minnesota
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  4. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. June 19, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  5. 1 2 Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 397.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  7. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 10, 2013.
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