Thief River Falls city, Minnesota
Thief River Falls city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Thief River Falls city is a geographic entity located in Pennington County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,799. The land area covers 6.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,799 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,198 | ±161 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,601 | ±96 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,198 | ±161 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 403 | ±183 |
| Median Home Value | $175,400 | ±$12,914 |
| Median Gross Rent | $838 | ±$70 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,144 | ±$4,156 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,447 | ±$3,142 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,042 | ±272 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,924 | ±196 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,779 (2024)
ID: 167585
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 528, THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701-0528
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GUS Population: 13,652 (2024)
ID: 106735
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 616, THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701-0616
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PLUMMER, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | VIKING, MN | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-10 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-15 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
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Psychiatric | City address association | 120 LABREE AVENUE SOUTH, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701 |
(218) 683-4351
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Northland Community and Technical College
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College | 1.2 mi away | 1101 Hwy One East, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701 |
2187932800
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THIEF RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 102 FIRST STREET EAST, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701 |
(218) 681-4325
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SANFORD THIEF RIVER FALLS MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 3001 SANFORD PARKWAY, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701 |
(218) 683-4400
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Northland Community and Technical College - Aerospace
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College | 3.1 mi away | 13892 Airport Drive, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701-8437 | — |
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RED LAKE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 105 CHAMPAGNE AVENUE SW, RED LAKE FALLS, MN, 56750 |
(218) 253-2992
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AGASSIZ REFUGE, MN US, located 15.9 miles from Thief River Falls city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.8° | -3.2° | 6.3° | 0.60" | — |
| February | 22.3° | 0.3° | 11.3° | 0.53" | — |
| March | 36.1° | 15.3° | 25.7° | 0.75" | — |
| April | 52.8° | 30.5° | 41.6° | 1.38" | — |
| May | 67.1° | 44.4° | 55.7° | 3.15" | — |
| June | 76.6° | 55.2° | 65.9° | 3.92" | — |
| July | 80.6° | 58.7° | 69.7° | 4.04" | — |
| August | 80.1° | 56.6° | 68.3° | 3.25" | — |
| September | 70.2° | 48.2° | 59.2° | 2.70" | — |
| October | 54.2° | 34.4° | 44.3° | 2.16" | — |
| November | 35.8° | 19.4° | 27.6° | 1.07" | — |
| December | 21.2° | 4.7° | 13.0° | 0.85" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thief River Falls city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| St. Hilaire city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Holt city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
| Viking city | City | 12.9 mi | — |
| Plummer city | City | 14.9 mi | — |
| Red Lake Falls city | City | 16.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2711364570. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.