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International Falls

Minnesota · 5,481 residents (2025 est.) · 6.798 sq mi
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International Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,662. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,061 residents. 21% 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 $120,400. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,642
−16%since 2000
from 6,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
830 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+20%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,481 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024International Falls
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,662
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,908 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,738
+102%since 2000
from $19,171 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−13%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(6,355)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(50)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(214)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(5,023)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(149)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other7.1%(398)
Diversity Score25.2%(1,422)
Diversity Score
25
+689%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.6 min
−1%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in International Falls, Minnesota?

International Falls, Minnesota has about 5,642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in International Falls, Minnesota earns about $57,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is International Falls, Minnesota expensive?

In International Falls, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $120,400, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in International Falls, Minnesota?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in International Falls, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in International Falls, Minnesota?

About 13.3% of people in International Falls, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has International Falls, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, International Falls, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,683 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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