Ranier
City in Koochiching County, Minnesota
Ranier is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, with 569 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,122 ft (342 m) above sea level. The nearest town is International Falls, 2.6 miles SW.
- 569residents (2020 Census)
- 1,122 ftelevation · 342 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 532 / sq mipopulation density
- 56668ZIP code
About Ranier
Ranier rə-NEER) is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 569 at the 2020 census.
Ranier is located east of the city of International Falls, along State Highway 11 (MN 11). Fort Frances, Ontario is located directly across the river.
Incorporated in 1908, the small village of Ranier began as a busy pioneer town filled with people willing to make an impact in the northland. Businesses sprang up all over Ranier, including hotels, grocers, saloons, and brothels. During prohibition, the town gained a negative reputation from its illegal alcohol. Illegal booze was popular. Being the port of entry into Canada and being situated on Rainy Lake made for a prime playing field for bootleggers.
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Living in Ranier
- Median household income
- $87,375
- Median home value
- $178,300
- Median age
- 50.8
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Ranier had 569 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 569 |
|---|---|
| Density | 532 per sq mi (205 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ranier at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Koochiching County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 569 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.07 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.6043° N, 93.3573° W |
| ZIP code | 56668 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2753134 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Ranier
What county is Ranier in?
Ranier is in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Ranier, MN?
569 people lived in Ranier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ranier, MN?
The ZIP code of Ranier is 56668.
What is the elevation of Ranier?
1,122 feet (342 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ranier?
International Falls (2.6 mi), Littlefork (17.0 mi), Big Falls (35.9 mi), Nett Lake (36.1 mi), Orr (45.0 mi).
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