Koochiching County, Minnesota
Koochiching County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Koochiching County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,311 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,059 inhabitants. Its county seat is International Falls. The county was created 118 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Koochiching County
| Population : | 12,059 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area : | 8170 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.4% |
| Altitude : | 1,207 feet / 368 meters |
| Capital : | International Falls |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1906 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:14:00 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Koochiching County is located at 48°14'43"N 93°47'0"W (48.2452700, -93.7833700). It has 3 neighbors: Saint Louis County, Itasca County and Lake of the Woods County.
Koochiching County map
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The largest city of Koochiching County is International Falls with a population of 5,714. Other cities include, Birchdale population 864, Littlefork population 582, Ranier population 548 and Big Falls population 205. See all Koochiching County cities & populated places.
Koochiching County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Koochiching County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| International Falls | 5,714 | City in and county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States |
| Birchdale | 864 | Human settlement in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Littlefork | 582 | Human settlement in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Ranier | 548 | Human settlement in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Big Falls | 205 | Human settlement in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wildwood | 195 | Unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota |
| Northome | 187 | Unorganized territory of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States |
| Mizpah | 52 | City in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Koochiching County
Koochiching County has 3 neighbours.
- Saint Louis County county in Minnesota, United States
- Itasca County county in Minnesota, United States
- Lake of the Woods County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Koochiching County decreased by 10.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,311 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,235 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,163 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,088 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,847 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,797 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,610 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,506 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,431 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,229 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,059 | -1.41% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
