Perham, MN is a small town located in Otter Tail County and has a population of 6,247 people. It has a population density of 50 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Perham is home to many businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events which make it a great place to live and visit.
Local businesses in Perham include VFW Post 3288, La Familia Mexican Restaurant, Perham Family Chiropractic Clinic, The Chocolate Ox Candy Store & Bakery and many other stores, restaurants and service centers. Year round outdoor activities for all ages include golfing at Wildflower Golf Club or camping at East Silent Lake State Park. Community organizations such as the Lakes Area Theatre Group provide entertainment throughout the year while other organizations like the Senior Citizen's Center give back to the community by providing services for seniors. Local sporting events like the Heart O'Lakes Conference Basketball Tournament are held annually in Perham as well.
The population in Perham (zip 56573) is 6,247. There are 45 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Perham (zip 56573) is 44.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Perham (zip 56573) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Perham (zip 56573)
- 57.6% are married
- 9.8% are divorced
- 33.7% are married with children
- 7.7% have children, but are single
Race in Perham (zip 56573)
- 91.5% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander