International Falls is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 5,665 people and three associated neighborhoods, International Falls is the 139th largest community in Minnesota.
A relatively large number of people in International Falls telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.42% 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.
One of the benefits of International Falls is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 10.37 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
The percentage of adults in International Falls who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 17.33% of the adults in International Falls have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in International Falls in 2022 was $32,425, which is lower middle income relative to Minnesota, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $129,700 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.