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Little Falls

Minnesota · 9,140 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 $40,044. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 19% 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 $143,500. Households here earn about 45% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,140
+18%since 2000
from 7,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+10%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Little Falls
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,044
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,547 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,049
+64%since 2000
from $15,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(8,358)
Black1.5%(133)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(207)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other4%(369)
Diversity Score19.4%(1,777)
Diversity Score
19
+282%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Falls, Minnesota?

Little Falls, Minnesota has about 9,140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Falls, Minnesota earns about $40,044 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 $143,500, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Little Falls, Minnesota?

About 18.6% 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 16.6% 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 1,908 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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