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International Falls

Minnesota · 5,802 residents · 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 $47,301. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,802
−13%since 2000
from 6,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
853 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+10%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024International Falls
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,301
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,260
+42%since 2000
from $19,171 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(5,168)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(93)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other5.4%(316)
Diversity Score19.1%(1,110)
Diversity Score
19
+499%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.3 min
−4%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in International Falls, Minnesota?

International Falls, Minnesota has about 5,802 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in International Falls, Minnesota earns about $47,301 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 $105,700, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in International Falls, Minnesota?

About 15.4% 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 15.9% 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 2,523 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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