Granite Falls, Minnesota
Granite Falls: City in Minnesota
About
Granite Falls is a city located in the county of Yellow Medicine in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,044 and a population density of 207 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,863 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Granite Falls
| Population : | 1,863 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Yellow Medicine County |
| Postal code : | 56241 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 320 |
| Area : | 9.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Capital city : | Granite Falls is capital of Yellow Medicine County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:11:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 188 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Granite Falls is located at 44°48'36"N 95°32'44"W (44.8099600, -95.5455800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Granite Falls
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Granite Falls decreased by 9.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,044 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,011 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,982 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,966 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,944 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,911 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,920 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,911 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,904 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,888 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,863 | -1.34% | estimation process |
Schools in Granite Falls
College & universities near Granite Falls, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173638 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls (MN) | 56241 |
Post offices near Granite Falls
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Fall Post Office | Granite Falls (MN) | 56241 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Granite Falls , North Carolina city in Minnesota with a population of 4,657 people.
- Granite Falls , Washington city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States with a population of 4,585 people.
- Granite Falls , Washington city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States with a population of 3,493 people.
Other cities in Yellow Medicine County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yellow Medicine County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Canby | 1,645 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Clarkfield | 775 | Human settlement in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hanley Falls | 273 | Human settlement in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Wood Lake | 215 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Hazel Run | 179 | Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota |
| Normania | 173 | Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota |
| Porter | 164 | City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States |
| Echo | 135 | City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Leo | 90 | |
| Spring Creek | 77 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Granite Falls distances to largest Minnesota cities
