Thief River Falls, MN Demographics

A map of Thief River Falls's Population by Race

Thief River Falls, Minnesota had a population of 8,749 in 2020. It was 85.1% White, 1.5% Black, 1.1% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Thief River Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Thief River Falls is the 110th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Thief River Falls's White Population

7,448 residents of Thief River Falls identify as White, or 85.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Thief River Falls slightly larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Thief River Falls is ranked #653 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Thief River Falls is more White than neighboring Plummer (83% White). Thief River Falls is less White than neighboring St. Hilaire (87.5% White), Holt (87.8% White), Red Lake Falls (91.3% White), and Viking (91.1% White).

Thief River Falls's Black Population

127 residents of Thief River Falls identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Thief River Falls slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Thief River Falls is ranked #174 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Thief River Falls is more Black than neighboring St. Hilaire (0% Black), Holt (0% Black), Plummer (0.7% Black), Red Lake Falls (0.3% Black), and Viking (0% Black).

Thief River Falls's Asian Population

95 residents of Thief River Falls identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Thief River Falls roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Thief River Falls is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Thief River Falls is more Asian than neighboring St. Hilaire (0% Asian), Holt (0% Asian), Plummer (0.4% Asian), Red Lake Falls (0.1% Asian), and Viking (0% Asian).

Thief River Falls's Hispanic Population

527 residents of Thief River Falls identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Thief River Falls roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Thief River Falls is ranked #200 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Thief River Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Hilaire (3.3% Hispanic), Holt (1.1% Hispanic), Plummer (1.8% Hispanic), Red Lake Falls (3.4% Hispanic), and Viking (1.3% Hispanic).

Thief River Falls's Native American/Other Population

147 residents of Thief River Falls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Thief River Falls roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Thief River Falls is ranked #195 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Thief River Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Red Lake Falls (1.6% Native American/Other), and Viking (0% Native American/Other). Thief River Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Hilaire (3.7% Native American/Other), Holt (3.3% Native American/Other), and Plummer (6.2% Native American/Other).

Thief River Falls's Multiracial Population

405 residents of Thief River Falls identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Thief River Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Thief River Falls is ranked #227 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Thief River Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Red Lake Falls (3.2% Multiracial). Thief River Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Hilaire (5.5% Multiracial), Holt (7.8% Multiracial), Plummer (8% Multiracial), and Viking (7.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.