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Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Thief River Falls, Minnesota, in Pennington county, is 90 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 257 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 8,410.

The People and Families of Thief River Falls

In Thief River Falls, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Thief River Falls live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thief River Falls had a median family income of $40,908.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Thief River Falls ($3,825). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Thief River Falls Housing

About 66% of housing units in Thief River Falls are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Thief River Falls are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Thief River Falls, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Thief River Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyThief River Falls Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyThief River Falls Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Thief River Falls, MN

Comparing Thief River Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime54
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