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Granite Falls, MN
City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
Population
2,685
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
757
ZIP codes
0
Granite Falls and its ZIP codes
Granite Falls at a glance
- Granite Falls is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,375, 33% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,700 (58% below Minnesota) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Granite Falls, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Granite Falls, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,375
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$136,700
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (924), Norwegian Americans (808), Irish Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yellow Medicine County. PPP loans are for Granite Falls.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,293
3,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81M
FY 2026, $8,505 per person
How people get to work
Granite Falls, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Granite Falls, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
402
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 3°F
28.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Granite Falls, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Granite Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaynardCity | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Hanley FallsCity | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Sacred HeartCity | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Hazel RunCity | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Wood LakeCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarkfieldCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MontevideoCity | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| Clara CityCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| EchoCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| CottonwoodCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| RenvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| BoydCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| BelviewCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| WatsonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| PrinsburgCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| RaymondCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Granite Falls, MN in?
- Granite Falls is in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Granite Falls, MN?
- About 2,685 people live in Granite Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Granite Falls?
- Nearby places include Maynard (7.4 mi), Hanley Falls (9.1 mi), Sacred Heart (9.6 mi), Hazel Run (9.6 mi), Wood Lake (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023