Granite Falls, MN

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2019 Population

2,660

2.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.6

4.7% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

15.6%

24.9% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$58,690

18.4% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$125,300

8.86% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1,357

6.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Granite Falls, MN had a population of 2.66k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $58,690. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Granite Falls, MN grew from 2,600 to 2,660, a 2.31% increase and its median household income grew from $49,583 to $58,690, a 18.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Granite Falls, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.35%), White (Hispanic) (4.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.99%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.02%). 0% of the households in Granite Falls, MN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

100% of the residents in Granite Falls, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Granite Falls, MN are Minnesota West Community and Technical College (987 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Granite Falls, MN was $125,300, and the homeownership rate was 64.3%. Most people in Granite Falls, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Granite Falls, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Granite Falls, MN is home to a population of 2.66k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2019, 0% of Granite Falls, MN residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2019, there were 13.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.27k people) in Granite Falls, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 169 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 121 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Granite Falls, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.27k ± 206
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
169 ± 84
White (Hispanic)
121 ± 67

5.23%

Hispanic Population

139 people

5.23% of the people in Granite Falls, MN are hispanic (139 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Granite Falls, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
61,794 ± 6,069 people
Somalia
35,166 ± 4,589 people
India
30,889 ± 4,303 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,794 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 35,166 and India with 30,889.

Citizenship

100%

2019 Citizenship

100%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 100% of Granite Falls, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Granite Falls, MN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Granite Falls, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
77 ± 44
Gulf War (1990s)
28 ± 23
Korea
10 ± 14

Granite Falls, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Minnesota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Minnesota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Minnesota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Granite Falls, MN is $58,690. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Granite Falls, MN was Census Tract 9503 with a value of $56,300, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,881. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Granite Falls, MN employs 1.36k people. The largest industries in Granite Falls, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (314 people), Retail Trade (164 people), and Construction (133 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($63,942), Construction ($62,019), and Public Administration ($60,441).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,690

2019 value

± $13,158

18.4%

1 Year Growth

± 22.5%

Households in Granite Falls, MN have a median annual income of $58,690, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,583 in 2018, which represents a 18.4% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Granite Falls, MN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

$73,832

Average Male Salary in Minnesota

± $1,635

$56,881

Average Female Salary in Minnesota

± $1,288

In 2019, full-time male employees in Minnesota made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Minnesota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Minnesota

White
$57,611 ± $1,007
Asian
$55,741 ± $4,579
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,682 ± $19,858

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Minnesota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Minnesota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Minnesota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Granite Falls, MN is from Minnesota.

0.463

2019 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2019, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.673% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9503
N/A
N/A

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Granite Falls, MN was Census Tract 9503 with a value of $56,300, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Granite Falls, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Granite Falls, MN (402 out of 2.58k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
309 ± 101
Native American
44 ± 62
Two Or More
26 ± 46

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Granite Falls, MN is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.36k

2019 Value

± 179

6.1%

1 Year growth

± 17.8%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Granite Falls, MN grew at a rate of 6.1%, from 1.28k employees to 1.36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Granite Falls, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (209 people), Sales & Related Occupations (122 people), and Management Occupations (103 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Granite Falls, MN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Granite Falls, MN, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (209 people), Sales & Related Occupations (122 people), and Management Occupations (103 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Granite Falls, MN has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.6 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (2.44 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (2.43 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Granite Falls, MN, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($110,288), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($108,347), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($108,226).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.36k

2019 Value

± 179

6.1%

1 Year growth

± 17.8%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Granite Falls, MN grew at a rate of 6.1%, from 1.28k employees to 1.36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Granite Falls, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (314 people), Retail Trade (164 people), and Construction (133 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Granite Falls, MN, though some of these residents may live in Granite Falls, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Granite Falls, MN, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (314 people), Retail Trade (164 people), and Construction (133 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Granite Falls, MN has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.96 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.67 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.56 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Granite Falls, MN, by median earnings, are Manufacturing ($63,942), Construction ($62,019), and Public Administration ($60,441).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Electronics with $26.1B, followed by Nonmetal min. prods. ($22.1B) and Mixed freight ($19.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Minnesota.

$336B

2018 Value in Minnesota

$633B

Projected 2045 Value in Minnesota

88.5% growth

In 2018, total outbound Minnesota trade was $336B. This is expected to increase 88.5% to $633B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$26.4B
Iowa
$24.1B
Illinois
$17.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $26.4B, followed by Iowa with $24.1B and Illinois and $17.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Chippewa County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 60.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (31.8%), followed by Other (7.71%). The most partisan county was Morrison County, MN with 73.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Granite Falls, MN. Showing the available data for Chippewa County, MN.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.5%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (31.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.71%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Donald J. Trump with 60.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (31.8%), followed by Other (7.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Minnesota.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Chippewa County, MN

60.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Minnesota

Morrison County, MN
73.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Todd County, MN
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Roseau County, MN
69.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Minnesota was Morrison County, MN with 73.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Minnesota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Minnesota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat after Al Franken's resignation.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Granite Falls, MN awarded 987 degrees. The student population of Granite Falls, MN is skewed towards women, with 1,578 male students and 1,843 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Granite Falls, MN are White (723 and 73.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (124 and 12.7%), Black or African American (52 and 5.31%), and Asian (30 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Granite Falls, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota West Community and Technical College (987 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Granite Falls, MN are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (355 and 36%), Farm & Ranch Management (86 and 8.71%), and Registered Nursing (69 and 6.99%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
355 degree-majorss awarded
Welding Technology
26 degree-majorss awarded
Industrial Technology
8 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Granite Falls, MN was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 355 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Granite Falls, MN according to their major.

Universities

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

987 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Granite Falls, MN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota West Community and Technical College with 987 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

344

Degrees Awarded to Men

643

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 344 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Granite Falls, MN, which is 0.535 times less than the 643 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Granite Falls, MN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
723 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
124 degrees awarded
Black or African American
52 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Granite Falls, MN was White students. These 723 degrees mean that there were 5.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 124 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Granite Falls, MN was $125,300 in 2019, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $115,100 to $125,300, a 8.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Granite Falls, MN is 64.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Granite Falls, MN have an average commute time of 13.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Granite Falls, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$125,300

2019 Median

± $11,654

$115,100

2018 Median

± $13,227

In 2019, the median property value in Granite Falls, MN grew to to $125,300 from the previous year's value of $115,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Granite Falls, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Granite Falls, MN the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,690

Median Household Income

± $13,158

1.16k

Number of Households

± 146

In 2019, the median household income of the 1.16k households in Granite Falls, MN grew to $58,690 from the previous year's value of $49,583.

The following chart displays the households in Granite Falls, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Granite Falls, MN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Granite Falls, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

64.3%

2019 Homeownership

66.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 64.3% of the housing units in Granite Falls, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Granite Falls, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

13.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Granite Falls, MN have a shorter commute time (13.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Granite Falls, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Granite Falls, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Walked (4.11%)

In 2019, 77.3% of workers in Granite Falls, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who walked to work (4.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Granite Falls, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Granite Falls, MN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

95% of the population of Granite Falls, MN has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 18% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.15% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Minnesota was $8,871 in 2014. This is a 4.8% increase from the previous year ($8,465).

Primary care physicians in Chippewa County, MN see 1084 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.52% decrease from the previous year (1198 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2360 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1311 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Chippewa County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.5%). Additionally, Marshall County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Chippewa County, MN.

1,084 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chippewa County, MN

Primary care physicians in Chippewa County, MN see an average of 1,084 patients per year. This represents a 9.52% decrease from the previous year (1,198 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chippewa County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

$8,871

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Minnesota

$4,603

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,176

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,917

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Minnesota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.8%, from $8,465 to $8,871.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.04%

Uninsured

45.7%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

18%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.15%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Granite Falls, MN declined by 40.7% from 8.5% to 5.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Granite Falls, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.