Total Population
11,774
Population
Growth Rate
-0.55%
Median Age
50
Diversity Index
19.800
Community Profiles
County Seat: International Falls
Koochiching County in northern Minnesota offers businesses ample room to grow. The largest city, International Falls, is on the United States/Canada border, a strategic location from which to serve markets in both countries. Agriculture, forest products and tourism are dominant industries, but Koochiching County offers competitive advantages for all types of businesses. Low-priced energy, ready industrial sites, a skilled workforce, quality highway and rail services, higher education and health care, and advancing telecommunications are just a few. If that's not enough, Voyageurs National Park is right in the backyard!
| Year | Population | Households | Average Household Size | Average Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,054 | 5,799 | 2.21 | $59,764 |
| 2020 | 12,910 | 5,774 | 2.19 | $66,670 |
Source: Northland Connection, ESRI
Koochiching County, MN
Population
Housing & Income
Households
5,489
Total Housing Units
7,336
Owner Occupied
4,376
Renter Occupied
1,113
Vacant
1,847
Median Home Value
$139,085
Average Home Value
$177,662
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.61%
Income Projection
Median Household
$56,969 $64,408
Average Household
$72,982 $82,563
Per Capita
$34,051 $38,729
Workforce
Total Businesses
630
Total Employed
5,938
Workers 16+
5,781
2022 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
954
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
872
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
101
Employed
755
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
67
Employed
627
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
59
Employed
553
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
59
Employed
518
Some
High School
407
Graduated
High School
2,841
Associates
Degree
1,188
Bachelor's
Degree
1,097
Graduate
Degree
429
Average Commute Time
16 min.
Resident Commuters
5,409
Non-Resident Commuters
332
Drive Alone
4,249
Carpooled
497
Public
15
Work At Home
553
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