International Falls is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 5,498 people and three associated neighborhoods, International Falls is the 139th largest community in Minnesota.
Of important note, International Falls is also a city of artists. International Falls has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape International Falls’s character.
A relatively large number of people in International Falls telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.14% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, International Falls is worth considering.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of International Falls spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 9.94 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
The education level of International Falls citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 21.04% of adults in International Falls have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in International Falls in 2022 was $38,738, which is middle income relative to Minnesota, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $154,952 for a family of four. However, International Falls contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call International Falls home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of International Falls residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in International Falls include German, Norwegian, Swedish, Irish, and English.
The most common language spoken in International Falls is English. Other important languages spoken here include Russian and Native American languages.