Big Falls, Minnesota
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Big Falls is a city located in Koochiching County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 264.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²). 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 264 people, 134 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density is 16.9/km² (43.7/mi²). There are 191 housing units at an average density of 12.2/km² (31.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.11% White, 0.00% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 134 households out of which 21.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% are married couples living together, 8.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.8% are non-families. 41.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.97 and the average family size is 2.61.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 46 years. For every 100 females there are 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 107.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,458, and the median income for a family is $28,125. Males have a median income of $24,375 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,528. 14.7% of the population and 12.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.