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Big Falls

Minnesota · 236 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 $30,833. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,600. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

236
−11%since 2000
from 264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
39 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
53.8
+16%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1141812483143811990201020202024Big Falls
2024136
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,833
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,288
+26%since 2000
from $14,528 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
29.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction20.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$60,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$388
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
33.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
27.7% rent
24.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
26.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.0
+79%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(24)
Diversity Score25%(59)
25
+2508%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
84.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
11.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
50.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Falls, Minnesota?

Big Falls, Minnesota has about 236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Falls, Minnesota earns about $30,833 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 $60,600, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Big Falls, Minnesota?

About 15.6% 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 29.7% 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 123 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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