Granite Falls
City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Granite Falls is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, with 2,737 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 919 ft (280 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maynard, 7.7 miles NE.
- 2,737residents (2020 Census)
- 919 ftelevation · 280 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 772 / sq mipopulation density
- 56241ZIP code
About Granite Falls
Granite Falls is a city located mostly in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, of which it is the county seat with a small portion in Chippewa County, Minnesota. The population was 2,737 at the 2020 census. The Andrew John Volstead House, a National Historic Landmark (NHL), is located in Granite Falls. Another NHL located in Granite Falls is the Julian A. Weaver House.
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Living in Granite Falls
- Median household income
- $59,375
- Median home value
- $136,700
- Median rent
- $920/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Granite Falls had 2,737 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,737 |
|---|---|
| Density | 772 per sq mi (298 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Granite Falls at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Yellow Medicine County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,737 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.55 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8073° N, 95.5423° W |
| ZIP code | 56241 |
| Official website | granitefalls.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2725280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Granite Falls
- Maynard7.7 mi NE
- Hanley Falls8.8 mi SW
- Hazel Run9.5 mi SW
- Sacred Heart9.6 mi E
- Wood Lake10.8 mi S
- Montevideo13.0 mi NW
- Clarkfield13.1 mi W
- Clara City13.4 mi NE
- Echo14.5 mi SE
- Cottonwood15.1 mi SW
- Renville16.6 mi E
- Belview17.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Granite Falls
What county is Granite Falls in?
Granite Falls is in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Granite Falls, MN?
2,737 people lived in Granite Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Granite Falls, MN?
The ZIP code of Granite Falls is 56241.
What is the elevation of Granite Falls?
919 feet (280 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Granite Falls?
Maynard (7.7 mi), Hanley Falls (8.8 mi), Hazel Run (9.5 mi), Sacred Heart (9.6 mi), Wood Lake (10.8 mi).
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