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Red Lake Falls

Minnesota · 1,339 residents · 2.1 sq mi
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Red Lake Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,280. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 251 residents. 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 $109,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,339
−16%since 2000
from 1,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
638 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
41.1
+5%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Red Lake Falls
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,280
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$31,472
+107%since 2000
from $15,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
12.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing12.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$109,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$571
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
71.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
28.7% rent
2.2
+42%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,501)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,223)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(46)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4%(54)
Diversity Score18.8%(251)
19
+1165%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
73.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
9.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
67.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
31.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
51.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
2.7%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota?

Red Lake Falls, Minnesota has about 1,339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota?

The typical household in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota earns about $49,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Lake Falls, Minnesota expensive?

In Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $109,100, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota?

About 12.5% of people in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Lake Falls, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Lake Falls, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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