Thief River Falls, MN

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2021 Population
8,791
0.0114% 1-year decline
US Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic
(DFL) Party
US Senator
Tina Smith
Democratic
(DFL) Party
2021 Median Age
38.2
2.05% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
12.5%
4.5% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$55,998
7.34% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$143,000
0.625% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
4,663
1.79% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Thief River Falls, MN had a population of 8.79k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $55,998. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Thief River Falls, MN declined from 8,792 to 8,791, a −0.0114% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,168 to $55,998, a 7.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Thief River Falls, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.05%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.59%).

None of the households in Thief River Falls, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Thief River Falls, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Thief River Falls, MN are Northland Community and Technical College (858 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Thief River Falls, MN was $143,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in Thief River Falls, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Thief River Falls, MN was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Thief River Falls, MN is home to a population of 8.79k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.83% of Thief River Falls, MN residents were born outside of the country (161 people).

In 2021, there were 21.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.77k people) in Thief River Falls, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 356 White (Hispanic) and 174 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.7%
2021 Citizenship
98.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Thief River Falls, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Thief River Falls, MN was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thief River Falls, MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    7.77k ± 103
  2. White (Hispanic)
    356 ± 90
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    174 ± 61
5.85%
Hispanic Population
514 people

In 2021, there were 21.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.77k people) in Thief River Falls, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 356 White (Hispanic) and 174 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.85% of the people in Thief River Falls, MN are hispanic (514 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    55,478 ± 5,754 people
  2. Somalia
    39,298 ± 4,850 people
  3. India
    30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.83%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
161 people
1.82%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
160 people

As of 2021, 1.83% of Thief River Falls, MN residents (161 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thief River Falls, MN was 1.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    173 ± 77
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    59 ± 46
  3. Korea
    41 ± 35

Thief River Falls, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.93 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Thief River Falls, MN employs 4.66k people. The largest industries in Thief River Falls, MN are Manufacturing (1,049 people), Wholesale Trade (806 people), and Retail Trade (605 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($60,644), Public Administration ($52,024), and Wholesale Trade ($49,192).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.66k
2021 Value
± 415
1.79%
1 Year growth
± 12.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Thief River Falls, MN grew at a rate of 1.79%, from 4.58k employees to 4.66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thief River Falls, MN, are Material Moving Occupations (544 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (538 people), and Production Occupations (510 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thief River Falls, MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.66k
2021 Value
± 415
1.79%
1 Year growth
± 12.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Thief River Falls, MN grew at a rate of 1.79%, from 4.58k employees to 4.66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thief River Falls, MN, are Manufacturing (1,049 people), Wholesale Trade (806 people), and Retail Trade (605 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thief River Falls, MN, though some of these residents may live in Thief River Falls, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,115
Median earning men ± $3,094
$38,137
Median earning women ± $3,713

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,833), Wholesale Trade ($54,213), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($44,352), Manufacturing ($42,101), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,014).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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
  1. $28.4B
  2. $26.2B
  3. $23.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B
2020 Value in Minnesota
$636B
Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota
91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $25.1B
  2. $14.8B
  3. $14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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.

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
Tina Smith
Senator from Minnesota2
Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Thief River Falls, MN awarded 858 degrees. The student population of Thief River Falls, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,086 male students and 1,630 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thief River Falls, MN are White (721 and 84.5%), followed by Black or African American (46 and 5.39%), Two or More Races (27 and 3.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (24 and 2.81%).

The largest universities in Thief River Falls, MN by number of degrees awarded are Northland Community and Technical College (858 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Thief River Falls, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (138 and 16.1%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (110 and 12.8%), and Registered Nursing (65 and 7.58%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,716 students enrolled in Thief River Falls, MN, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,171 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 138 degree-majors awarded
  2. 65 degree-majors awarded
  3. 28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Thief River Falls, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 138 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Thief River Falls, MN according to their major.

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Universities

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Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
858 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northland Community and Technical College with 858 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 332 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thief River Falls, MN, which is 0.631 times less than the 526 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 721 degrees mean that there were 15.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 46 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,435) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($617) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

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The median property value in Thief River Falls, MN was $143,000 in 2021, which is 0.584 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $143,900 to $143,000, a 0.625% decrease. The homeownership rate in Thief River Falls, MN is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Thief River Falls, MN have an average commute time of 11.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Thief River Falls, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Thief River Falls, MN is $55,998. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Thief River Falls, MN was Census Tract 902 with a value of $62,101, followed by Census Tract 904 and Census Tract 905, with respective values of $55,972 and $53,472.

Property

$143,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$14,806
$2,599
Median Property Taxes
±$277

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thief River Falls, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Thief River Falls, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

65.1%
Homeownership
2021
64.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 65.1% of the housing units in Thief River Falls, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 902
  2. Census Tract 904
  3. Census Tract 905

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Thief River Falls, MN was Census Tract 902 with a value of $62,101, followed by Census Tract 904 and Census Tract 905, with respective values of $55,972 and $53,472.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,998
Median Household Income
± $5,326
4k
Number of Households
± 366

In 2021, the median household income of the 4k households in Thief River Falls, MN grew to $55,998 from the previous year's value of $52,168.

The following chart displays the households in Thief River 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Thief River Falls, MN is from Minnesota.
0.459
2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota
0.458
2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (6.99%)
  3. Carpooled (5.22%)

In 2021, 78.5% of workers in Thief River Falls, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.99%) and those who carpooled to work (5.22%).

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.

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Commute Time

11.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thief River Falls, MN have a shorter commute time (11.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Thief River Falls, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thief River Falls, MN (1.08k out of 8.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thief River Falls, MN is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

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.

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97.9% of the population of Thief River Falls, MN has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.768% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennington County, MN see 1412 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year (1575 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1542 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 347 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,412 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennington County, MN

Primary care physicians in Pennington County, MN see an average of 1,412 patients per year. This represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year (1,575 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.14%
Uninsured
58.7%
Employer Coverage
14.4%
Medicaid
11.6%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
0.768%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thief River Falls, MN grew by 47% from 1.46% to 2.14%.

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