Census tract · Otter Tail County
Census Tract 9606, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Census Tract 9606, GEOID 27111960600, in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, partly within Newton Township, Otto Township, Rush Lake Township, Bluffton Township, New York Mills, Bluffton, Richville, Dead Lake Township, Pine Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Compton Township, Deer Creek Township, Perham Township, Edna Township and Homestead Township. 4,635 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±247); the 2020 Census counted 4,578.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,635
±247 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,578
Median household income
$71,786
±$4,841 (90% margin)
Otter Tail County: $72,255
Median home value
$238,100
±$10,466 (90% margin)
Otter Tail County: $273,000
Median gross rent
$747
±$62 (90% margin)
Otter Tail County: $868
Where is Census Tract 9606?
Census Tract 9606 is one of 17 census tracts in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It covers 139.63 square miles of land, 33 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27111960600, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Newton Township | 19% |
| Otto Township | 17% |
| Rush Lake Township | 14% |
| Bluffton Township | 13% |
| New York Mills | 12% |
| Bluffton | 9% |
| Richville | 4% |
| Dead Lake Township | 3% |
| Pine Lake Township, Otter Tail County | 3% |
| Compton Township | 2% |
| Deer Creek Township | 2% |
| Perham Township | 1% |
| Edna Township | 1% |
| Homestead Township | 1% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 9606: Tract 9604 ($99,674), Tract 9605 ($59,574), Tract 9607 ($73,548), Tract 9613 ($71,571), Tract 9614 ($80,078), Tract 4802 in Wadena County ($64,048) and Tract 4803 in Wadena County ($58,234). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9606?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9606's population at 4,635 (±247) in 1,876 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,578 residents and 2,575 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9606 | Otter Tail County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,635 ±247 | 60,475 |
| Households | 1,876 ±116 | 25,157 |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.11 | 2.35 |
| Housing units | 2,521 ±97 | 36,698 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9606?
The median resident of Census Tract 9606 is 41.1 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9606 | Otter Tail County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±2.5 | 46.2 |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±1.5 pts | 21.7% |
| 65 years and over | 22.2% ±1.8 pts | 25.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 4.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.3% ±2.2 pts | 90.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±2.0 pts | 3.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 3.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7% ±0.9 pts | 4.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±1.3 pts | 8.0% |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±1.3 pts | 14.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8% ±1.5 pts | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.7% ±2.3 pts | 28.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±1.1 pts | 9.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±2.3 pts | 89.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9606 earn?
Half of the 1,876 households in Census Tract 9606 earn less than $71,786 a year (±$4,841), against $72,255 across Otter Tail County: 11th highest of the county's 17 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9606 | Otter Tail County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,786 ±$4,841 | $72,255 |
| Mean household income | $90,426 ±$7,503 | $92,523 |
| Per capita income | $37,089 ±$2,660 | $39,580 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% ±1.9 pts | 8.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.4% ±3.6 pts | 8.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3% ±1.5 pts | 6.5% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±1.8 pts | 93.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3% ±2.3 pts | 87.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9606?
Owners occupy 80.2% of Census Tract 9606's occupied homes and renters 19.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $238,100 by its owner (±$10,466). The median renter pays $747 a month including utilities, and 28.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9606 | Otter Tail County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $238,100 ±$10,466 | $273,000 |
| Median gross rent | $747 ±$62 | $868 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.7% ±9.6 pts | 33.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,526 ±$79 | $1,594 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.2% ±3.2 pts | 79.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.8% ±3.2 pts | 20.5% |
| Housing units | 2,521 ±97 | 36,698 |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.2% ±3.0 pts | 80.9% |
| Mobile homes | 7.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.0% ±2.0 pts | 10.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.6% ±2.5 pts | 15.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±1.8 pts | 5.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9606 get to work?
77.3% of Census Tract 9606's workers drive alone and 9.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Tract 9606 | Otter Tail County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5% ±2.8 pts | 60.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 4.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±2.9 pts | 75.3% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±1.5 pts | 8.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% ±2.1 pts | 10.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min ±1.9 | 20.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9606 compare with the other tracts in Otter Tail County?
Among Otter Tail County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9606 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Otter Tail County |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 17 |
| Median household income | 11th of 17 |
| Per capita income | 11th of 17 |
| Median home value | 12th of 17 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 16 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 17 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 17 |
| Median age | 15th of 17 |
| Owner-occupied share | 12th of 17 |
The tracts next to it on Otter Tail County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9612 | 8th | $74,286±$6,248 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9607 | 9th | $73,548±$3,814 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9611 | 10th | $72,591±$8,478 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9606 | 11th | $71,786±$4,841 |
| Tract 9613 | 12th | $71,571±$5,346 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9615 | 12th | $71,571±$3,362 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9603 | 14th | $68,125±$7,499 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9606?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9606 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections