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Thief River Falls

Minnesota · 8,573 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 $36,218. 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 $83,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,573
+2%since 2000
from 8,410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,428 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−1%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Thief River Falls
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,218
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,759 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,653
+18%since 2000
from $17,489 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing15.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(8,047)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(137)
Asian0.7%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(537)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(7,752)
Black2%(170)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(273)
Asian0.7%(59)
Other4.4%(378)
Diversity Score23.8%(2,037)
Diversity Score
24
+272%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

Thief River Falls, Minnesota has about 8,573 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thief River Falls, Minnesota earns about $36,218 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 $83,600, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Thief River Falls, Minnesota?

About 15.9% 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 15.1% 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 563 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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