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Little Falls

Minnesota · 8,343 residents · 8.037 sq mi
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Little Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,900. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,343
+8%since 2000
from 7,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Little Falls
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,447
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,547 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,553
+23%since 2000
from $15,924 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+55%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(7,452)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1%(81)
Asian0.5%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(392)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(7,939)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(116)
Asian0.5%(45)
Other2.6%(214)
Diversity Score12.7%(1,059)
Diversity Score
13
+150%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
55.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Falls, Minnesota?

Little Falls, Minnesota has about 8,343 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Falls, Minnesota earns about $33,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Falls, Minnesota expensive?

In Little Falls, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $120,900, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Little Falls, Minnesota?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Little Falls, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Falls, Minnesota?

About 25.9% of people in Little Falls, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Falls, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Falls, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,111 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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