International Falls, MN Demographics

A map of International Falls's Population by Race

International Falls, Minnesota has an estimated population of 5,642, a slight decrease from the 5,802 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of International Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

International Falls is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 International Falls, that probability was 20.2% in 2020 and 20.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

International Falls is ranked the 140th 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). International Falls was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

International Falls's White Population

5,023 residents of International Falls, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in International Falls is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. International Falls ranks 528th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, International Falls's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of International Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.0%.

International Falls is more White than neighboring Nett Lake (2.9% White), and Effie (81.8% White). International Falls is less White than neighboring Ranier (93.9% White), Littlefork (92.9% White), and Big Falls (94.1% White).

International Falls's Black Population

35 residents of International Falls, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in International Falls is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. International Falls ranks 351st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, International Falls's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Black residents' share of International Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

International Falls is more Black than neighboring Ranier (0% Black), Littlefork (0% Black), Big Falls (0% Black), and Effie (0% Black).

International Falls's Asian Population

37 residents of International Falls, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in International Falls is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. International Falls ranks 560th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, International Falls's Asian population has grown by an estimated 208.3%. Asian residents' share of International Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

International Falls is more Asian than neighboring Big Falls (0% Asian), Nett Lake (0% Asian), and Effie (0% Asian). International Falls is less Asian than neighboring Ranier (1.2% Asian), and Littlefork (1.4% Asian).

International Falls's Hispanic Population

149 residents of International Falls, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in International Falls is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. International Falls ranks 670th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, International Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.2%. Hispanic residents' share of International Falls's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.6%.

International Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Ranier (0% Hispanic), Littlefork (0% Hispanic), Big Falls (0% Hispanic), Nett Lake (1.2% Hispanic), and Effie (0% Hispanic).

International Falls's Native American/Other Population

141 residents of International Falls, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in International Falls is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. International Falls ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, International Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of International Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

International Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ranier (0.6% Native American/Other), Littlefork (2.4% Native American/Other), Big Falls (0% Native American/Other), and Effie (0% Native American/Other). International Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nett Lake (95.3% Native American/Other).

International Falls's Multiracial Population

257 residents of International Falls, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in International Falls is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. International Falls ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, International Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Multiracial residents' share of International Falls's population has decreased from 5.6% to 4.6%.

International Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Ranier (4.3% Multiracial), Littlefork (3.3% Multiracial), and Nett Lake (0% Multiracial). International Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Falls (5.9% Multiracial), and Effie (18.2% 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.