Cannon Falls, MN Demographics

A map of Cannon Falls's Population by Race

Cannon Falls, Minnesota has an estimated population of 4,227, a less than 1% change from the 4,220 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Native American/Other, 0.6% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cannon Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cannon Falls has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cannon Falls, that probability was 14.7% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cannon Falls is ranked the 173rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cannon Falls was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cannon Falls's White Population

3,851 residents of Cannon Falls, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cannon Falls is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Cannon Falls ranks 313th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Falls's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Cannon Falls's population has decreased from 92.3% to 91.1%.

Cannon Falls is more White than neighboring New Trier (84.6% White), Hampton (86.3% White), and Dennison (91% White). Cannon Falls is less White than neighboring Randolph (98% White), and Miesville (100% White).

Cannon Falls's Black Population

24 residents of Cannon Falls, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cannon Falls is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Cannon Falls ranks 537th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Falls's Black population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Black residents' share of Cannon Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Cannon Falls is more Black than neighboring New Trier (0% Black), Randolph (0% Black), Miesville (0% Black), and Dennison (0% Black). Cannon Falls is less Black than neighboring Hampton (1% Black).

Cannon Falls's Asian Population

4 residents of Cannon Falls, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cannon Falls is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Cannon Falls ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.2%. Asian residents' share of Cannon Falls's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Cannon Falls is more Asian than neighboring New Trier (0% Asian), and Miesville (0% Asian). Cannon Falls is less Asian than neighboring Randolph (1.1% Asian), Hampton (2.9% Asian), and Dennison (0.4% Asian).

Cannon Falls's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Cannon Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cannon Falls is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cannon Falls ranks 540th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cannon Falls's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Cannon Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring New Trier (15.4% Hispanic), and Hampton (6.8% Hispanic).

Cannon Falls's Native American/Other Population

124 residents of Cannon Falls, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cannon Falls is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cannon Falls ranks 397th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Falls's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 287.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cannon Falls's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.9%.

Cannon Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Trier (0% Native American/Other), Randolph (0% Native American/Other), Miesville (0% Native American/Other), Hampton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Dennison (0% Native American/Other).

Cannon Falls's Multiracial Population

224 residents of Cannon Falls, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cannon Falls is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Cannon Falls ranks 425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon Falls's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Cannon Falls's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.3%.

Cannon Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring New Trier (0% Multiracial), Randolph (0.9% Multiracial), Miesville (0% Multiracial), and Hampton (2.9% Multiracial). Cannon Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Dennison (8.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.