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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.8100,-95.5456 |
| Altitude | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Capital city | Granite Falls is capital of Yellow Medicine County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:25:53 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 188 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Granite Falls is located at 44°48'36"N 95°32'44"W (44.8099600, -95.5455800).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Granite Falls, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173638 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls (MN) | 56241 |
Closest post offices linked to Granite Falls.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Fall Post Office | Granite Falls (MN) | 56241 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- 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 | This small Minnesota community of about 90 residents is situated in Yellow Medicine County at an elevation of 1, 122 feet. |
| Spring Creek | 77 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Granite Falls distances to largest Minnesota cities