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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Falls

Minnesota · 264 residents · 6.043 sq mi
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Big Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,458. Population has fallen 26% since 1990, a loss of 95 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,100. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

264
−26%since 1990
from 359 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
−26%since 1990
from 59 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.3
+21%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1141812483143811990201020202024Big Falls
2024136
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,458
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,528
+73%since 1990
from $8,375 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$271
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
29.9% rent
1.1
−36%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Diversity Score1%(3)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+19.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Big Falls, Minnesota?

Big Falls, Minnesota has about 264 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Falls, Minnesota?

The typical household in Big Falls, Minnesota earns about $26,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Falls, Minnesota expensive?

In Big Falls, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $29,100, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Big Falls, Minnesota?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Big Falls, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Falls, Minnesota?

About 14.7% of people in Big Falls, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Falls, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Falls, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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