Little Falls

The beautiful falls on the Mississippi River attracted native inhabitants, explorers, traders and settlers. By the 1880's a surge in immigration, railroad expansion and industrial development created a boom. In 1889, Little Falls was incorporated as a city. It is the third oldest city in the state. Due to local brick-making industries, by 1890, large brick buildings replaced the former wooden storefronts. Within a two-year period the population had doubled, reaching 4,699.

Major industries that contributed to the growth of Little Falls were the Pine Tree Lumber Company, Hennepin Paper Company, and two large flour mills. Smaller industries included the Kiewel Brewery, a sash and door factory and a horseshoe factory. Carpenters, cigar manufacturers and blacksmiths were among the numerous tradesmen setting up shop. A major contributor to the economic growth of Little Falls was the surrounding diversified farming. Also evident was a vibrant social and religious community.

When the lumber and flour milling industries declined, others sprang up. Most notable was boat building, which began with the Larson Boat Company, in the 1920's. Boat building was the driving force in Little Falls' industry for nearly 100 years. The City of Little Falls continues to grow with new and innovative, startup companies. Little Falls is home to Hoonuit, an international software company; Lakemaster, a lake mapping software company; AirBorn Inc, a specialty connector company; Wabash National, a leading refrigerated trailer company; Falls Fabricating, a metal fabricating facility; DJ Products, a power trailer moving manufacturer; Mielke Oil, a lubricant and fuel distributor; and Little Falls Machine, a nationally known plow manufacturer.  The growth of Little Falls continues, thanks to the early entrepreneurs whose vision gave it impetus.

Little Falls Industrial Park

Little Falls Demographics, 2000

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Little Falls8,7488,8019,0888,963

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population2023
0-4556
5-9584
10-14537
15-19466
20-24420
25-29513
30-34629
35-39610
40-44512
45-49431
50-54514
55-59602
60-64622
65-69582
70-74485
75-79372
80-84300
85+353
18+7,132
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Little Falls2023
Total9,088.00
White Alone91.96%
Black Alone1.6%
American Indian Alone0.52%
Asian Alone0.54%
Pacific Islander Alone0.06%
Some Other Race0.68%
Two or More Races4.65%
Hispanic Origin2.33%
Diversity Index19.10

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Little Falls2023 - 2028
Population-0.28%
Households-0.14%
Families-0.33%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households3,5583,8123,9823,954
Housing Units3,7164,0714,2364,249
Owner Occupied Units2,5522,584
Renter Occupied Units1,4301,370
Vacant Units254295

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Little Falls20232028
Median Home Value$178,619$186,715
Average Home Value$197,169$204,073
<$50,0005553
$50,000 - $99,999302285
$100,000 - $149,999575545
$150,000 - $199,999601557
$200,000 - $249,999458499
$250,000 - $299,999255283
$300,000 - $399,999198246
$400,000 - $499,9998091
$500,000 - $749,9991715
$1,000,000 +910

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later104
2000-2009394
1990-1999521
1980-1989435
1970-1979588
1960-1969273
1950-1959713
1940-1949208
1939 or Before1,038

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Little Falls20232028
Median Household$52,355$59,525
Average Household$74,416$84,538
Per Capita$32,672$37,360

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income

Little Falls2023
<$15,000507
$15,000 - $24,999490
$25,000 - $34,999477
$35,000 - $49,999431
$50,000 - $74,999646
$75,000 - $99,999557
$100,000 - $149,999499
$150,000 - $199,999233
$200,000+142

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+4,071
In-County Residents2,849
Out-of-County Residents1,167
Drive Alone3,003
Carpooled535
Public Transport77
Work at Home193
Motorcycle12
Bicycle78
Walked146
Other27
Less than 5 minutes248
5-9 minutes1,201
10-14 minutes612
15-19 minutes236
20-24 minutes339
25-29 minutes136
30-34 minutes229
35-39 minutes115
40-44 minutes257
45-59 minutes238
60-89 minutes171
90+ minutes97
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees7,019
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt21
Mining0
Utilities2
Construction201
Manufacturing628
Wholesale Trade128
  
Retail Trade1,111
  
Transportation/Warehouse96
Information159
  
Finance & Insurance152
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing72
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv152
Legal Services22
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt69
Educational Services678
HealthCare/Social Assist1,140
Arts/Entertainment/Rec121
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs517
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin636
Auto Repair/Maintenance18
Public Administration Emp1,063

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Little Falls2023
<9th Grade199
Some High School287
GED341
Graduated High School2,246
Some College/No Degree1,283
Associates Degree666
Bachelor's Degree1,039
Graduate Degree464

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses553
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus31
Manufacturing Bus18
Wholesale Trade Bus13
  
Retail Trade Bus80
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus9
Information Bus19
  
Finance & Insurance Bus35
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus20
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus27
Legal Services Bus3
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus22
Educational Services Bus19
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus68
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus17
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus34
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus75
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus9
Public Administration Bus41

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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