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| Perham (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 1,933 | 2,086 | 2,075 | 2,559 | 2,985 | +426 | +16.65 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.00 | 1.41 | 2.19 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 1,933.0 | 1,479.4 | 947.5 | 976.2 | 1,139.3 | +163.11 | +16.65 |
| Housing Units | 687 | 876 | 933 | 1,167 | 1,388 | +221 | +18.94 |
| Households | -- | 818 | 880 | 1,104 | 1,304 | +200 | +18.12 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.42 | 2.24 | 2.23 | 2.29 | +0.06 | +2.69 |
Perham is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. U.S. Route 10 and Minnesota State Highways 78 and 108 are three of the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.18 square miles (8.24 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,368 ft (417 m) above sea level.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 2,985 people, 1,304 households, and 722 families residing 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.
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PERHAM Township, organized March 19, 1872, was then called Marion Lake Township, for the lake adjoining its southwest corner, but March 1, 1877, it was renamed, to be like its village, by an act of the legislature. Josiah Perham, commemorated in this name, was the first president of the Northern Pacific Railroad company, in 1864-65. He was born in Wilton, Maine, in 1803 and died in Boston, Mass., in 1868. Very interesting biographic notes, with narration of his enthusiastic efforts for construction of this transcontinental railway line, are given in Eugene V. Smalley's History of the Northern Pacific Railroad (1883, pp. 97-132). Perham, a city in sections 14 and 15, on this railroad, platted March 6, 1873, was incorporated February 14, 1881. Its original townsite was laid out in June 1872 by the Lake Superior and Puget Sound Land Company; the post office began in 1872, with Henry Kemper as postmaster.
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Perham City Hall 125 2nd Avenue NE PO Box 130 Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4455 Fax: (218) 346-9364
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| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Timothy L Meehl 613 Pine Cone Drive Perham, MN 56573 |
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| City Manager | appointed | Jonathan Smith 125 2nd Avenue NE Perham, MN 56573 |
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(218) 346-9799 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Brad Schmidt 411 2nd Avenue SE Perham, MN 56573 |
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(218) 371-7068 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Fred Lehmkuhl 515 5th Avenue NE Perham, MN 56573 |
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(218) 346-4665 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Eric Spencer 423 4th Street SW Perham, MN 56573 |
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(218) 346-4642 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | James M Johnson 424 4th Avenue NE Perham, MN 56573 |
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(218) 849-8948 |
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US Post Office 100 3rd Avenue NW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-6185 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Otter Tail Power Co | (800) 551-3593 |
| Natural Gas | Perham Municipal | (218) 346-4455 |
| Wastewater | Perham Municipal | (218) 346-4455 |
| Water | Perham Municipal | (218) 346-4455 |
| Telephone | Arvig Communication Systems | (888) 992-7844 |
| Cable TV | Arvig Communication Systems | (888) 992-7844 |
| Employer | Products/Services | Employees |
| KLN Enterprises Inc. | Other Food Manufacturing | 517 |
| Perham Health Sanford | General Medical & Surgical Hospitals | 295 |
| Perham Dent Public Schools | Elementary & Secondary Schools | 260 |
| Arvig Communication Systems | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 238 |
| Royale Resources | Employment Services | 107 |
| Tuffy's Pet Foods | Animal Food Manufacturing | 80 |
| Service Food Market | Grocery Stores | 70 |
| Lakes Area Co-op Creamery | Dairy Product Manufacturing | 60 |
| Perham Egg LLC | Poultry & Egg Production | 60 |
| Hammers Construction | Residential Building Construction | 50 |
| United Community Bank | Depository Credit Intermediation | 46 |
| City of Perham | Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support | 31 |
| Compass Consultants Inc. | Architectural, Engineering, & Related Services | 30 |
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History Museum of East Ottertail County 230 1st Avenue N Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-7676 |
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ITOW Veterans Museum 805 W Main Street Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-7678 Web: www.historymuseumeot.com |
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Perham Lakeside Country Club 2727 450th Street Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-6070 Fax: (218) 346-6049 Web: www.perhamlakeside.com |
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| Bear | 198 |
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| Big McDonald | 992 |
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| Big Pine | 4,726 |
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| Devils | 355 |
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| Little McDonald | 1,312 |
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| Little Pine | 2,080 |
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| Marion | 1,624 |
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| Moenkedick | 103 |
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| Mud | 305 |
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| Nitche | 70 |
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| Paul | 346 |
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Meritcare
Clinic Perham 665 3rd Street SW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4040 Fax: (218) 346-4043 Web: www.meritcare.com |
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Perham Memorial Hospital 665 3rd Street SW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4500 Web: www.pmhh.com Our 25-bed acute care hospital offers a full range of health care services with medical equipment that is technologically current, and a network of professional and qualified staff that is trained and skilled in each of their fields. |
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Independent School District 549 520 1st Avenue S Perham , MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4501 Fax: (218) 346-4506 Web: www.perham.k12.mn.us |
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Perham High School 200 5th Street SE Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-6500 Fax: (218) 346-6504 |
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Prairie Wind Middle School 480 Coney Street W Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-1700 |
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Heart of the Lakes Elementary
School 810 2nd Avenue SW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-5437 |
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St. Henry's School 253 2nd Street SW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-6190 |
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St. Paul's Lutheran School 500 6th Avenue SW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-2300 "Touching lives forever spiritually, academically, physically, and socially with the love of Jesus." That is the mission of St. Paul's Lutheran School. We want to provide a school with a difference. That difference is that the children will experience the love of Jesus each hour of the day in all their activities and experiences. |
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Calvary Lutheran Church 619 3rd Avenue SW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4780 Web: www.calvaryperham.com
Pastor:
Phil Holtan |
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Church of Christ 150 6th Avenue SW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-2640 |
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Lutheran Church New 201 1st Avenue S Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-7203 |
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Northwoods Assembly of God 945 W Main Street Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-5433 Web: www.northwoodslife.com Pastor Dirk & Bobbie
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Perham Community
Alliance Church 600 8th Street NE Perham, MN, 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4673 Web: www.perhamcommunitychurch.org Pastor:
Tom Mitchell |
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St. Henry's Catholic Church 234 2nd Avenue SW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4240 Web: www.parishfaith.com/sthenry Pastor: n/a |
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church 500 6th Avenue SW Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-7725 Web: www.stpaulsperham.com Pastor:
Rev. Carl Noble |
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United Methodist Church 223 4th Avenue SE Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-7420 Web: www.pdumc.com Pastor: Rev. Dr. Fair Caldwell-Meeks |
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Lakes Radio 99.5 235 West Main Street Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4800 Fax: (218) 346-7595 Web: www.lakes995.com |
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Perham Enterprise Bulletin 222 2nd Avenue SE Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-5900 Fax: (218) 346-5901 Web: www.perhameb.com |
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Budget Host 43937 Fort Thunder Road Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-2100 Web: www.budgethost.com |
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Crossings Inn & Suites by
GrandStay 231 Market Drive Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-2033 Toll Free: (866) 936-7829 Fax: (218) 346-6367 Web: www.crossingsperham.com Conveniently located off Hwy 10 and MN-78 in the heart of lake country, Crossings Inn & Suites by GrandStay in Perham , MN is perfect for a family vacation or that last minute business trip. Stroll along our tree-lined cobblestone walks and enjoy over 20 unique gift and specialty shops. Enjoy a day at the lake, on the golf course or just a great meal at one of the many restaurants. |
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Super 8 106 Jake Street SE Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-7888 Fax: (218) 346-7880 Web: www.super8.com |
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Big Pine Lodge 43606 Mosquito Heights Road Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-3480 Web: www.bigpinelodgemn.com Our cozy resort includes weekly cabin rentals, seasonal RV sites, camping and a lodge that serves Great fresh baked pizza, burgers and pop. 300' of dock space and boat landing so you can keep your boat in the water. 200' of sandy beach and swimming area for you and your family to enjoy. |
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Char-Mac Resort 45793 County Highway 8 Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-3183 Toll Free: (800) 414-1881 Web: www.charmacresort.com We have four lakeside cabins on the eastern shore of Little Pine Lake, with sandy beaches, boat lifts and docks, and peaceful surroundings. If you're wanting a quiet spot to relax and fish, swim or water-ski, and take life at your own pace, Char Mac Resort is the perfect vacation for you and your family! We offer clean and comfortable two-bedroom cabins with full kitchenette, dining area, living room space with cable television, and bathroom. |
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Pine Beach Resort 40698 460th Street Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-6853 |
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Sunset Beach Resort 44675 Nitche Lake Road Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4922 Web: www.sunsetbeachperham.com Sunset Beach offers you the most beautiful beach and sunsets on Big Pine Lake. We have six lakeside cabins, a three-bedroom mobile home with private deck, and a lakeview rambler with new sunroom and private deck. |
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Whispering Pines Resort 46362 County Highway 8 Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-3188 |
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Golden Eagle Campground 42492 480th Avenue Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4386 Fax: (218) 346-4284 Web: www.goldeneaglervvillage.com Golden Eagle Vacationland is located in west central Minnesota on the south end of 4,800 acre Big Pine Lake which is famous for its walleye fishing. Situated in the heart of the lake country, the Resort offers large wooded sites overlooking the lake. Golden Eagle Vacationland is a paradise for summer fun. |
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