Falcon Heights, MN Demographics

A map of Falcon Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,616	3,637	71.1%	67.7%
Asian	684	689	13.5%	12.8%
Black	394	538	7.7%	10.0%
Multiracial	190	274	3.7%	5.1%
Hispanic	131	183	2.6%	3.4%
Native American/Other	70	48	1.4%	0.9%

Falcon Heights, Minnesota has an estimated population of 5,085, a decrease from the 5,369 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.1% White, 13.5% Asian, 7.7% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Falcon Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Falcon Heights has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Falcon Heights, that probability was 51.1% in 2020 and 46.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Falcon Heights is ranked the 148th 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). Falcon Heights was ranked the 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Falcon Heights's White Population

3,616 residents of Falcon Heights, or 71.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Falcon Heights is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Falcon Heights ranks 837th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falcon Heights's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Falcon Heights's population has increased from 67.7% to 71.1%.

Falcon Heights is more White than neighboring Lauderdale (67.6% White), Roseville (70.1% White), and New Brighton (65.7% White). Falcon Heights is less White than neighboring St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (76.2% White), and Arden Hills (81.2% White).

Falcon Heights's Black Population

394 residents of Falcon Heights, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Falcon Heights is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Falcon Heights ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falcon Heights's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Black residents' share of Falcon Heights's population has decreased from 10.0% to 7.7%.

Falcon Heights is more Black than neighboring Lauderdale (7.6% Black), and Arden Hills (2.7% Black). Falcon Heights is less Black than neighboring Roseville (8.1% Black), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (9.7% Black), and New Brighton (13.9% Black).

Falcon Heights's Asian Population

684 residents of Falcon Heights, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Falcon Heights is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Falcon Heights ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falcon Heights's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Falcon Heights's population has increased from 12.8% to 13.5%.

Falcon Heights is more Asian than neighboring Lauderdale (9.4% Asian), Roseville (8.9% Asian), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (4.8% Asian), New Brighton (6.3% Asian), and Arden Hills (4.8% Asian).

Falcon Heights's Hispanic Population

131 residents of Falcon Heights, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Falcon Heights is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Falcon Heights ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falcon Heights's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Falcon Heights's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.6%.

Falcon Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Lauderdale (4% Hispanic), Roseville (6.4% Hispanic), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (3.5% Hispanic), New Brighton (9% Hispanic), and Arden Hills (6.6% Hispanic).

Falcon Heights's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Falcon Heights, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Falcon Heights is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Falcon Heights ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falcon Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Falcon Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Falcon Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lauderdale (0% Native American/Other), Roseville (0.3% Native American/Other), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (0.9% Native American/Other), New Brighton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Arden Hills (0.2% Native American/Other).

Falcon Heights's Multiracial Population

190 residents of Falcon Heights, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Falcon Heights is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Falcon Heights ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Falcon Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Falcon Heights's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.7%.

Falcon Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Lauderdale (11.4% Multiracial), Roseville (6.2% Multiracial), St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (4.9% Multiracial), New Brighton (4.4% Multiracial), and Arden Hills (4.5% 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.