International Falls

City in Koochiching County, Minnesota

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International Falls is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, with 5,802 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,122 ft (342 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ranier, 2.6 miles NE.

About International Falls

International Falls (sometimes referred to as I-Falls) is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,802 at the time of the 2020 census.

International Falls is located on the Rainy River directly across from Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. The two cities are connected by the Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge. Voyageurs National Park is located 11 miles east of International Falls. There is a major U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry on the International Falls side of the toll bridge and a Canadian Customs entry point on the north side of the bridge.

International Falls is nicknamed the "Icebox of the Nation", with an average of 109.4 days per year with a high temperature below 32 °F (0 °C).

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Living in International Falls

Median household income
$57,662
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$645/mo
Median age
48.6
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International Falls, MN population

International Falls had 5,802 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,802
Density854 per sq mi (330 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

International Falls at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyKoochiching County
TypeCity
Population5,802 (2020)
Land area6.80 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Water area0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²)
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)
Coordinates48.5864° N, 93.4077° W
ZIP code56668
Official websiteci.international-falls.mn.us
Census code (GEOID)2731040

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about International Falls

What county is International Falls in?

International Falls is in Koochiching County, Minnesota.

What is the population of International Falls, MN?

5,802 people lived in International Falls at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of International Falls, MN?

The ZIP code of International Falls is 56668.

What is the elevation of International Falls?

1,122 feet (342 m) above sea level.

What towns are near International Falls?

Ranier (2.6 mi), Littlefork (14.8 mi), Big Falls (33.6 mi), Nett Lake (35.9 mi), Orr (45.3 mi).

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