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Thief River Falls

Minnesota · 8,410 residents · 6.003 sq mi
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Thief River Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,759. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,410
+5%since 1990
from 8,010 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,401 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,334 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+7%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Thief River Falls
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,759
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,268 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,489
+73%since 1990
from $10,131 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$345
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
33.6% rent
1.8
−12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(7,805)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(175)
Asian0.3%(28)
Diversity Score11.2%(899)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(8,047)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(137)
Asian0.7%(56)
Diversity Score6.4%(537)
6
−43%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−18%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

Thief River Falls, Minnesota has about 8,410 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

The typical household in Thief River Falls, Minnesota earns about $30,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thief River Falls, Minnesota expensive?

In Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $55,300, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

About 12.4% of people in Thief River Falls, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thief River Falls, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Thief River Falls, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 400 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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