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Koochiching County, MN

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

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Koochiching County, MN14,35513,31111,68911,281

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4633474461
5-9761550521
10-14831600573
15-19885628578
20-24577548479
25-29598583513
30-34582558564
35-39705615588
40-44817645649
45-491,016666667
50-541,179789697
55-591,178928807
60-649451,024849
65-69746979965
70-74610823894
75-79482542650
80-84388352400
85+378385426
18+10,5299,6809,369
Median Age465050

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Koochiching County, MN2023
Total11,689.00
White Alone90.48
Black Alone0.42
American Indian Alone2.43
Asian Alone0.34
Pacific Islander Alone0.17
Some Other Race0.47
Two or More Races5.69
Hispanic Origin1.48
Diversity Index20.10

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Koochiching County, MN2023 - 2028
Population-0.71%
Households-0.43%
Families-0.51%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households6,0405,8745,4795,362
Housing Units7,7197,9007,3487,217
Owner Occupied Units4,4024,361
Renter Occupied Units1,0771,001
Vacant Units1,8691,855

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Koochiching County, MN20232028
Median Home Value$134,893$142,425
Average Home Value$182,542$196,704
<$50,000568523
$50,000 - $99,999880809
$100,000 - $149,9991,0791,000
$150,000 - $199,999578536
$200,000 - $249,999219237
$250,000 - $299,999248267
$300,000 - $399,999512611
$400,000 - $499,999117139
$500,000 - $749,999157188
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later199
2000-2009782
1990-1999924
1980-1989743
1970-19791,323
1960-1969889
1950-19591,068
1940-1949561
1939 or Before970

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Koochiching County, MN20232028
Median Household$59,216$66,246
Average Household$79,142$89,167
Per Capita$37,125$42,412

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Koochiching County, MN2023
<$15,000554
$15,000 - $24,999320
$25,000 - $34,999485
$35,000 - $49,999823
$50,000 - $74,9991,182
$75,000 - $99,999889
$100,000 - $149,999777
$150,000 - $199,999261
$200,000+188

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+5,564
In-County Residents5,191
Out-of-County Residents333
Drive Alone4,099
Carpooled505
Public Transport24
Work at Home524
Less than 5 minutes550
5-9 minutes1,790
10-14 minutes991
15-19 minutes475
20-24 minutes262
25-29 minutes216
30-34 minutes172
35-39 minutes20
40-44 minutes52
45-59 minutes219
60-89 minutes185
90+ minutes108
Average Travel Time16

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees6,120
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt31
Mining4
Utilities21
Construction267
Manufacturing177
Wholesale Trade977
  
Retail Trade748
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers66
Furn & Home Furnish Str9
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip218
Food & Beverage Stores262
Health/Pers Care Stores27
Gasoline Stations38
Clothing/Accessory Store29
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music62
General Merchandise Str37
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse207
Information124
  
Finance & Insurance162
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn107
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv8
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other47
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing176
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv132
Legal Services11
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt77
Educational Services804
HealthCare/Social Assist653
Arts/Entertainment/Rec62
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs586
Accommodation209
Food Srv/Drinking Places377
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin226
Auto Repair/Maintenance26
Public Administration Emp671

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Koochiching County, MN2023
Some High School407
Graduated High School2,591
Associates Degree1,382
Bachelor's Degree1,125
Graduate Degree421

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses629
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus11
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus4
Construction Bus28
Manufacturing Bus17
Wholesale Trade Bus22
  
Retail Trade Bus90
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus9
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus2
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus12
Food & Beverage Stores Bus27
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus6
Gasoline Stations Bus4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus7
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus17
General Merchandise Str Bus6
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus30
Information Bus12
  
Finance & Insurance Bus26
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus8
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus4
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus14
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus23
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus25
Legal Services Bus4
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus16
Educational Services Bus18
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus61
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus19
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus56
Accommodation Bus23
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus33
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus78
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus11
Public Administration Bus73

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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