What kinds of homes are in Pelican Rapids, MN?
Pelican Rapids, MN has 1,042 (±127) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 403 homes per square mile of land.
52.3% are detached single-family houses.
3.4% are in buildings of two to four units.
23.2% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,042 (±127)
- Detached houses
- 52.3%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 3.4%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 23.2%
Homes in Pelican Rapids by building size
| Building type | Pelican Rapids | Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 52.3% (±8.2 points) | 80.9% | 66.0% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 15.9% (±6.1 points) | 2.2% | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 3.4% (±2.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 1.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 8.0% (±5.3 points) | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 12.0% (±5.2 points) | 4.1% | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 5.3% (±4.1 points) | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Pelican Rapids, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Otter Tail County (7.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (19.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Pelican Rapids
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Rapids | — | 23.2% (±7.8 points) | — |
| Pelican Township (Otter Tail County) | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| Erhards Grove Township | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
| Norwegian Grove Township | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lida Township | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Erhard | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood Township | 7.1 mi | 0.0% (±21.1 points) | Lower |
| Trondhjem Township | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±50.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scambler Township | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pelican Township (Otter Tail County), MN (0.0%), Erhards Grove Township, MN (0.0%), Lida Township, MN (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Otter Tail County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Mills | 25.7% (±7.5 points) |
| 2 | Fergus Falls | 25.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 3 | Pelican Rapids | 23.2% (±7.8 points) |
| 4 | Battle Lake | 23.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 5 | Perham | 21.1% (±8.6 points) |
| 6 | Deer Creek | 17.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 7 | Henning | 14.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 8 | Vergas | 11.2% (±13.1 points) |
| 9 | Parkers Prairie | 9.1% (±4.4 points) |
Showing 9 of 82 places in Otter Tail County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pelican Rapids
How many homes are in Pelican Rapids?
Pelican Rapids, MN has an estimated 1,042 (±127) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Pelican Rapids houses or apartments?
52.3% are detached houses and 15.9% attached houses, while 26.6% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Pelican Rapids?
3.4% of homes in Pelican Rapids are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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