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Koochiching County, Minnesota
Koochiching County, Minnesota. Koochiching County had 11,587 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.9% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 27071.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,587
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,062 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,833
Median household income
$66,940
±$6,329 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$156,600
±$6,905 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$671
±$74 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Koochiching County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,062 residents in Koochiching County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,587 for July 1, 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,833 over 3,105 square miles of land.
| Measure | Koochiching County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,833 | 5,739,445 | −682 |
| Households | 5,872±215 | 2,307,955 | +334 |
| Average household size | 1.96±0.07 | 2.43 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 7,426±44 | 2,545,030 | −511 |
Koochiching County's population since 2000
From 14,355 in 2000 to 11,587 in 2025: down 19.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Koochiching County?
Koochiching County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is International Falls with 5,481 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| International Falls | 5,802 | $57,662 |
|---|---|---|
| RanierGEOID 2753134 | 569 | $87,375 |
| Littlefork | 553 | $64,130 |
| Big FallsGEOID 2705680 | 175 | $29,063 |
| NorthomeGEOID 2747122 | 155 | $63,750 |
| MizpahGEOID 2743540 | 58 | $73,333 |
| Nett Lake | 230 | $38,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Koochiching County?
The median resident of Koochiching County is 51.6 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 28.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.1%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Koochiching County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.6±0.8 | 38.8 | +2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 17.5%±0.6 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.6%±0.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% | 6.4% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.2%±2.0 pts | 75.9% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1%±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 8.7% | −2.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5%±1.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | +2.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±1.5 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0%±2.5 pts | 39.4% | +6.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.6 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Koochiching County earn?
Half of Koochiching County's 5,872 households earn less than $66,940 a year (±$6,329), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $62,605 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Koochiching County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,940±$6,329 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,265±$7,242 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,268±$3,506 | $48,237 | +$5,551 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.9%±2.3 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6%±8.7 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.4%±2.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±2.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Koochiching County?
Owners occupy 80.4% of Koochiching County's occupied homes and renters 19.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,600 by its owner (±$6,905). The median renter pays $671 a month including utilities, and 21.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Koochiching County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,600±$6,905 | $329,300 | +$23,193 |
| Median gross rent | $671±$74 | $1,280 | −$151 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.8%±8.0 pts | 38.4% | −20.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,199±$74 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.4%±3.2 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,426±44 | 2,545,030 | −511 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.0%±2.5 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6%±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.2%±2.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Koochiching County building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units across Koochiching County in 2025 (33 single-family), 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Koochiching County get to work?
70.7% of Koochiching County's workers drive alone and 12.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Koochiching County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0%±2.0 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±1.8 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.7%±4.6 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.2%±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.2%±3.9 pts | 17.6% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.3 min±1.7 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Koochiching County's census tracts?
Koochiching County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,012 (Tract 7902.02) to $74,913 (Tract 7903).
| Tract 790127071790100 | 2,081±277 | $71,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7902.0127071790201 | 2,345±299 | $63,285 |
| Tract 7902.0227071790202 | 2,606±300 | $61,012 |
| Tract 790327071790300 | 2,822±229 | $74,913 |
| Tract 790527071790500 | 1,979±207 | $69,948 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Koochiching County compare with Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 84th of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th of 87 |
| Median household income | 78th of 87 |
| Median home value | 80th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 84th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th of 87 |
| Median age | 3rd of 87 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Koochiching County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.