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Hanley Falls

Minnesota · 240 residents (2025 est.) · 0.249 sq mi
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Hanley Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,563. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
248
−23%since 2000
from 323 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
996 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+29%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:240 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2182943704465221990201020202024Hanley Falls
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,563
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,940
+180%since 2000
from $14,248 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−4%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+31%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(225)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino26%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(38)
Diversity Score58.5%(145)
Diversity Score
58
+16%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+113%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
38.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 62.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 81.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2016
from 69.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2016
from 30.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanley Falls, Minnesota?

Hanley Falls, Minnesota has about 248 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hanley Falls, Minnesota earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanley Falls, Minnesota expensive?

In Hanley Falls, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $75,300, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Hanley Falls, Minnesota?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hanley Falls, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanley Falls, Minnesota?

About 11.3% of people in Hanley Falls, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanley Falls, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanley Falls, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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