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Falcon Heights

Minnesota · 5,369 residents · 2.233 sq mi
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Falcon Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,616. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,700. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,369
−4%since 2000
from 5,572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,404 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+10%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Falcon Heights
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,616
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,061
+54%since 2000
from $25,370 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+32%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(4,223)
Black3.3%(184)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(172)
Asian14.9%(833)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(2,544)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(3,637)
Black10%(538)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(183)
Asian12.8%(689)
Other4.2%(227)
Diversity Score61.7%(3,315)
Diversity Score
62
+35%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falcon Heights, Minnesota?

Falcon Heights, Minnesota has about 5,369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falcon Heights, Minnesota?

The typical household in Falcon Heights, Minnesota earns about $72,616 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falcon Heights, Minnesota expensive?

In Falcon Heights, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $300,700, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Falcon Heights, Minnesota?

About 71.3% of adults age 25 and over in Falcon Heights, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falcon Heights, Minnesota?

About 9.6% of people in Falcon Heights, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falcon Heights, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Falcon Heights, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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