In 2007, Fergus Falls gained 16 residents according to the United States Census Bureau – making the city’s population total up to 13,697. The growth has been slow, but steady, since the 2000 census. However, from the July estimate of 2002, the population did decrease. In 2004, Fergus Falls recovered from the loss. From 2005 to 2006, Fergus Falls grew by 94. In other nearby cities, there was also growth. Alexandria grew by 158 and Detroit Lakes grew by 69.
