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Blaine

Minnesota · 76,603 residents (2025 est.) · 32.905 sq mi
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Blaine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,801. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $352,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

72,488
+61%since 2000
from 44,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,203 / sq mi
+32%since 2009
from 1,667 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.5
+15%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:76,603 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
36K46K56K66K76K1990201020202024Blaine
202472K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(4,246)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(4,911)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(6,078)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(5,475)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(4,042)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(8,339)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.1%(10,963)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(9,476)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(8,985)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.6%(6,207)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(3,183)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(583)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$106,801
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$46,842
+106%since 2000
from $22,777 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
7.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.391
+11%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$352,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,705
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,442
85.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
14.7% rent
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
19.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
43.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+9%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(41,628)
Black0.9%(385)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(773)
Asian2.5%(1,139)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(50,892)
Black10.1%(7,292)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(3,104)
Asian9.1%(6,564)
Other6.4%(4,636)
60
+71%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(2,152)
Puerto Rican0.4%(256)
Honduran0.2%(159)
Colombian0.1%(101)
Salvadoran0.1%(92)
Peruvian0.1%(71)
Costa Rican0.1%(53)
Cuban0.1%(47)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Asian origin
Hmong3.6%(2,620)
Asian Indian1.8%(1,340)
Vietnamese1.5%(1,064)
Chinese0.6%(408)
Korean0.3%(226)
Filipino0.3%(210)
Pakistani0.3%(196)
Laotian0.3%(188)
Japanese0.1%(68)
Thai0.1%(51)
Cambodian0%(24)
Ancestry
German25.6%(18,555)
Norwegian9.2%(6,696)
Irish8.9%(6,466)
Swedish7.1%(5,140)
English5.1%(3,699)
Polish4.9%(3,562)
American3.9%(2,836)
Ethiopian3.1%(2,262)
Arab2.8%(2,053)
French2.8%(2,041)
Italian2.2%(1,603)
+ 40 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1.4%(1,017)
Dutch1.4%(1,000)
Czech1.1%(805)
Somali1.1%(766)
Iraqi1%(703)
Scottish0.9%(679)
Russian0.6%(471)
Danish0.6%(458)
Austrian0.6%(419)
Ukrainian0.6%(401)
Lebanese0.5%(348)
Palestinian0.5%(342)
Hungarian0.5%(330)
Egyptian0.4%(297)
West Indian0.3%(250)
Welsh0.3%(245)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(244)
Nigerian0.3%(207)
Kenyan0.3%(190)
Croatian0.3%(183)
Jordanian0.2%(151)
Armenian0.2%(143)
Canadian0.2%(137)
British0.2%(121)
Slovene0.1%(96)
Belgian0.1%(87)
Swiss0.1%(70)
Slovak0.1%(65)
Ghanaian0.1%(49)
Romanian0.1%(47)
Lithuanian0.1%(43)
Greek0.1%(39)
Guyanese0%(28)
Haitian0%(25)
Bulgarian0%(24)
Syrian0%(13)
Serbian0%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Subsaharan African population
Section 05

Education

36.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
11.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
69.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
20.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
70.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
12.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
44.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
13.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.6%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
95.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
80.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(9,954)
Married54.1%(15,431)
Widowed1.5%(430)
Divorced9.5%(2,722)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(8,501)
Married52.4%(15,052)
Widowed6.2%(1,777)
Divorced11.8%(3,386)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine, Minnesota?

Blaine, Minnesota has about 72,488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blaine, Minnesota?

The typical household in Blaine, Minnesota earns about $106,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blaine, Minnesota expensive?

In Blaine, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $352,400, and the typical rent is about $1,705 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine, Minnesota?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blaine, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blaine, Minnesota?

About 7.2% of people in Blaine, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blaine, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Blaine, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,513 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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