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

Population2000201020242029
Koochiching County, MN14,35513,31211,65911,268

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4510
5-9539
10-14648
15-19659
20-24538
25-29481
30-34610
35-39601
40-44622
45-49598
50-54733
55-59800
60-641,010
65-691,084
70-74859
75-79629
80-84392
85+346
18+9,583
Median Age50

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Race

Koochiching County, MN2024
Total11,659.00
White Alone90.25%
Black Alone0.45%
American Indian Alone2.52%
Asian Alone0.37%
Pacific Islander Alone0.1%
Some Other Race0.48%
Two or More Races5.82%
Hispanic Origin1.45%
Diversity Index20.50

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Growth Rate

Koochiching County, MN2024 - 2029
Population-0.68%
Households-0.35%
Families-0.45%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households6,0405,8755,4665,372
Housing Units7,7207,9027,3307,206
Owner Occupied Units4,2924,256
Renter Occupied Units1,1741,116
Vacant Units1,8641,834

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Home Value

Koochiching County, MN20242029
Median Home Value$167,296$178,268
Average Home Value$226,532$242,440
<$50,000439407
$50,000 - $99,999603562
$100,000 - $149,999875813
$150,000 - $199,999662612
$200,000 - $249,999332308
$250,000 - $299,999322348
$300,000 - $399,999514558
$400,000 - $499,999291348
$500,000 - $749,99988104
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later275
2000-2009788
1990-1999924
1980-1989732
1970-19791,354
1960-1969954
1950-1959897
1940-1949549
1939 or Before967

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Income

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Income

Koochiching County, MN20242029
Median Household$66,574$77,554
Average Household$82,621$93,912
Per Capita$38,765$44,804

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Household Income

Koochiching County, MN2024
<$15,000494
$15,000 - $24,999342
$25,000 - $34,999439
$35,000 - $49,999706
$50,000 - $74,9991,015
$75,000 - $99,999851
$100,000 - $149,9991,069
$150,000 - $199,999367
$200,000+183

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+5,539
In-County Residents5,127
Out-of-County Residents370
Drive Alone4,114
Carpooled506
Public Transport29
Work at Home501
Motorcycle32
Bicycle28
Walked243
Other80
Less than 5 minutes504
5-9 minutes1,800
10-14 minutes971
15-19 minutes470
20-24 minutes296
25-29 minutes226
30-34 minutes198
35-39 minutes36
40-44 minutes41
45-59 minutes175
60-89 minutes219
90+ minutes102
Average Travel Time16

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees6,479
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt44
Mining4
Utilities18
Construction237
Manufacturing221
Wholesale Trade968
  
Retail Trade740
  
Transportation/Warehouse274
Information120
  
Finance & Insurance161
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing103
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv132
Legal Services11
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt77
Educational Services788
HealthCare/Social Assist747
Arts/Entertainment/Rec66
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs571
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin330
Auto Repair/Maintenance28
Public Administration Emp708

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Educational Attainment (25+)

Koochiching County, MN2024
<9th Grade132
Some High School431
GED386
Graduated High School2,635
Some College/No Degree2,232
Associates Degree1,383
Bachelor's Degree1,186
Graduate Degree380

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses647
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus13
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus3
Construction Bus27
Manufacturing Bus20
Wholesale Trade Bus22
  
Retail Trade Bus87
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus30
Information Bus11
  
Finance & Insurance Bus26
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus24
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus25
Legal Services Bus4
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus15
Educational Services Bus17
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus64
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus20
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus56
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus91
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus11
Public Administration Bus75

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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