WC Minnesota News

Of the 13,754 people living in Fergus Falls in 2020, 54.2 percent (7,456) were women and 45.8 percent (6,298) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the WC Minnesota News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 739. In the 65 and over age range, there were 2,008 females and 1,565 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	3,390	24.6
Females 18 and over	4,129	30
Males 65 and over	1,565	11.4
Females 65 and over	2,008	14.6

Source: US Census Bureau