International Falls is a city located in Koochiching County Minnesota. International Falls has a 2024 population of 5,540. It is also the county seat of Koochiching County. International Falls is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,790 in 2020.
The average household income in International Falls is $65,130 with a poverty rate of 14.97%. The median age in International Falls is 47.7 years: 43.6 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of International Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,335 | 92.06% |
| Two or more races | 220 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 116 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,835 | 1.94 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 1,523 | 1.17 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 879 | 2.72 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Female | 322 | 2.99 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 111 | 3.3 | 64 | 36 |
2.8
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 344 | 8.1% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 11.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 611 | 14.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 2.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,559 | 36.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 1.65% |
| Some College | 1,065 | 25.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,933 | 3,557 | 708 |
| Native American | 114 | 98 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 97 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 39 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,050 | $67,765 | $41,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,380 | $43,452 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,000 | $20,000 | $13,548 |
| Overall | $38,357 | $55,510 | $31,496 |
| Some College | $50,182 | $62,540 | $32,632 |
$38,357
Average Earnings
$55,510
Average Male
$31,496
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.98% of International Falls residents speak only English, while 2.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,151 | 735 | 14.27% |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 100% |
| Multiple | 219 | 25 | 11.42% |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Native | 96 | 18 | 18.75% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 5 | 6.76% |
14.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.11%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in International Falls is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in International Falls is Hispanic, with 6.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.35% |
| Some College | 12.86% |
| High School | 11.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.76% |
| Female Employed | 15.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.86% |
| Male Employed | 4.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,426 | $81,931 |
| Households | $54,680 | $65,130 |
| Married Families | $95,094 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,125 | $49,870 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
367
Number of Veterans
364
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 72 |
| World War II | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 367 | 8.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.13%
Born in International Falls
96.69%
Native Born
3.31%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
96.69% of International Falls residents were born in the United States, with 74.13% having been born in Minnesota. 0.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,229 | -62 | -1.17% |
| 2028 | 5,291 | -62 | -1.16% |
| 2027 | 5,353 | -63 | -1.16% |
| 2026 | 5,416 | -62 | -1.13% |
| 2025 | 5,478 | -62 | -1.12% |
| 2024 | 5,540 | -63 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 5,603 | -65 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 5,668 | -62 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 5,730 | -60 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 5,790 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2019 | 5,792 | -117 | -1.98% |
| 2018 | 5,909 | -62 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 5,971 | -57 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 6,028 | -100 | -1.63% |
| 2015 | 6,128 | -31 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 6,159 | -128 | -2.04% |
| 2013 | 6,287 | -45 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 6,332 | -46 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 6,378 | -42 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 6,420 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,703 | -1,622 | -19.48% |
| 1990 | 8,325 | 2,714 | 48.37% |
| 1980 | 5,611 | -828 | -12.86% |
| 1970 | 6,439 | -339 | -5% |
| 1960 | 6,778 | 509 | 8.12% |
| 1950 | 6,269 | 643 | 11.43% |
| 1940 | 5,626 | 590 | 11.72% |
| 1930 | 5,036 | 1,588 | 46.06% |
| 1920 | 3,448 | -1,781 | -34.06% |