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Maplewood

Minnesota · 42,088 residents · 17.042 sq mi
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Maplewood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,959. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,088
+20%since 2000
from 34,947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,470 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,051 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K37K40K43K1990201020202024Maplewood
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,959
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,769
+47%since 2000
from $24,387 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(30,602)
Black3.5%(1,215)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(779)
Asian4.5%(1,581)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.3%(8,490)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(23,434)
Black11%(4,646)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(3,739)
Asian19%(8,006)
Other5.1%(2,153)
Diversity Score78.6%(33,101)
Diversity Score
79
+224%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maplewood, Minnesota?

Maplewood, Minnesota has about 42,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maplewood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Maplewood, Minnesota earns about $72,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maplewood, Minnesota expensive?

In Maplewood, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $230,100, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in Maplewood, Minnesota?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Maplewood, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maplewood, Minnesota?

About 10.5% of people in Maplewood, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maplewood, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Maplewood, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,134 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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