Thief River Falls

City in Pennington County, Minnesota

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Thief River Falls is a city in Pennington County, Minnesota, with 8,749 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Hilaire, 7.0 miles S.

About Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls, sometimes abbreviated as TRF, is a city and county seat of Pennington County in the northwest portion of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 8,749 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Thief River Falls

Median household income
$71,144
Median home value
$175,400
Median rent
$838/mo
Median age
37.8
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Thief River Falls, MN population

Thief River Falls had 8,749 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,749
Density1,457 per sq mi (563 per km²)

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

Thief River Falls at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyPennington County
TypeCity
Population8,749 (2020)
Land area6.00 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Water area0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²)
Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Coordinates48.1112° N, 96.1776° W
ZIP code56701
Official websitecitytrf.net
Census code (GEOID)2764570

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

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Frequently asked questions about Thief River Falls

What county is Thief River Falls in?

Thief River Falls is in Pennington County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Thief River Falls, MN?

8,749 people lived in Thief River Falls at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Thief River Falls, MN?

The ZIP code of Thief River Falls is 56701.

What is the elevation of Thief River Falls?

1,132 feet (345 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Thief River Falls?

St. Hilaire (7.0 mi), Holt (12.6 mi), Viking (12.9 mi), Plummer (14.9 mi), Red Lake Falls (16.3 mi).

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