Red Lake Falls, MN Demographics

A map of Red Lake Falls's Population by Race

Red Lake Falls, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,348, a less than 1% change from the 1,339 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.6% White, 5.5% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.4% Black, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Red Lake Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Red Lake Falls has become considerably 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 Red Lake Falls, that probability was 16.3% in 2020 and 26.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Lake Falls is ranked the 320th 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). Red Lake Falls was ranked the 314th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Lake Falls's White Population

1,154 residents of Red Lake Falls, or 85.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Lake Falls is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Red Lake Falls ranks 384th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lake Falls's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Red Lake Falls's population has decreased from 91.3% to 85.6%.

Red Lake Falls is more White than neighboring St. Hilaire (78.8% White), and Thief River Falls (85.1% White). Red Lake Falls is less White than neighboring Mentor (95.4% White), Plummer (97% White), and Brooks (97.7% White).

Red Lake Falls's Black Population

19 residents of Red Lake Falls, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Lake Falls is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Red Lake Falls ranks 497th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lake Falls's Black population has grown by an estimated 375.0%. Black residents' share of Red Lake Falls's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Red Lake Falls is more Black than neighboring St. Hilaire (0.8% Black), Mentor (0% Black), Plummer (0% Black), Thief River Falls (0.9% Black), and Brooks (0% Black).

Red Lake Falls's Asian Population

13 residents of Red Lake Falls, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Red Lake Falls is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Red Lake Falls ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lake Falls's Asian population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Asian residents' share of Red Lake Falls's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.0%.

Red Lake Falls is more Asian than neighboring St. Hilaire (0% Asian), Mentor (0% Asian), Plummer (0% Asian), and Brooks (0% Asian). Red Lake Falls is less Asian than neighboring Thief River Falls (1.8% Asian).

Red Lake Falls's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Red Lake Falls, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Lake Falls is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Red Lake Falls ranks 374th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lake Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Lake Falls's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.5%.

Red Lake Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Mentor (0% Hispanic), Plummer (1.9% Hispanic), and Brooks (0% Hispanic). Red Lake Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Hilaire (10.8% Hispanic), and Thief River Falls (6.5% Hispanic).

Red Lake Falls's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Red Lake Falls, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Red Lake Falls is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Lake Falls ranks 209th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lake Falls's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Lake Falls's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.

Red Lake Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Hilaire (0% Native American/Other), Mentor (0% Native American/Other), Plummer (0.5% Native American/Other), and Thief River Falls (0.9% Native American/Other). Red Lake Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brooks (2.3% Native American/Other).

Red Lake Falls's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Red Lake Falls, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Lake Falls is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Red Lake Falls ranks 524th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lake Falls's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Red Lake Falls's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.3%.

Red Lake Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Plummer (0.5% Multiracial), and Brooks (0% Multiracial). Red Lake Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Hilaire (9.7% Multiracial), Mentor (4.6% Multiracial), and Thief River Falls (4.9% 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.