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The current estimated population of Ada, Minnesota is 1,690, with 48.9% male and 51.1% female. Ada’s population has remained relatively stable, reflecting the town’s status as a small, agricultural community in the Red River Valley.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1874
  • County: Norman
  • Land area: 1.60 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,056 people per square mile
  • Area code: 218
  • Zip code: 56510

Geography and Location

Ada, Minnesota is located in northwestern Minnesota, in the Red River Valley, known for its fertile farmland. The town is situated near the Wild Rice River, which flows through the region, contributing to the area’s rich agricultural industry. The surrounding landscape is predominantly flat and rural, with vast fields of crops such as sugar beets, wheat, and soybeans. Ada serves as a small hub for farming communities in the region and provides essential services and businesses to the local population. The town is about 45 miles from Fargo, North Dakota, offering residents access to larger city amenities while maintaining a peaceful, small-town atmosphere.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.8 years
Median household income: $29,583
Median house value: $51,100

Population by Race

Races in Ada:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.2%)
  • Hispanic (2.8%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Other race (1.0%)

Ancestries: Norwegian (56.8%), German (38.6%), Swedish (7.3%), French (5.9%), English (3.6%), Irish (2.5%).

Elevation: 907 feet

Land area: 1.3 square miles

Map of Ada, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ada

  • High school or higher: 80.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ada city

  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 59.6%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 15.0%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

1.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -131 (-7.3%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Ada:

  • BRIDGES MEDICAL SERVICES (201 9TH STREET WEST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ada:

  • RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME (about 33 miles; CROOKSTON, MN)
  • INNOVIS HEALTH (about 37 miles; FARGO, ND)
  • PRAIRIE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (about 37 miles; FARGO, ND)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ada:

Other public-use airports nearest to Ada:

  • NORMAN COUNTY ADA/TWIN VALLEY (about 9 miles; ADA/TWIN VALLEY, MN; Abbreviation: D00)
  • FERTILE MUNI (about 24 miles; FERTILE, MN; Abbreviation: D14)
  • HAWLEY MUNI (about 31 miles; HAWLEY, MN; Abbreviation: 04Y)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ada:

  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 29 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 29 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,771)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 40 miles; FARGO, ND; Full-time enrollment: 8,836)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 58 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; Full-time enrollment: 9,935)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 71 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE-BEMIDJI (about 115 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,761)
  • BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,562)

Schools

Public high schools in Ada:

  • ADA-BORUP SEC. (Students: 256; Location: 604 THORPE AVE. WEST; Grades: 07 – 12)
  • ADA-BORUP ALP (Students: 2; Location: 604 WEST THORPE AVE.; Grades: 12 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Ada:

  • ADA EL. (Students: 196; Location: 209 6TH ST W; Grades: PK – 04)

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