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Minneapolis

Minnesota · 382,578 residents · 54 sq mi
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Minneapolis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,700. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382,578
Unchangedsince 2000
from 382,618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,085 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.4
+1%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
362K381K399K418K436K1990201020202024Minneapolis
2024427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,075
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,974 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,551
+30%since 2000
from $22,685 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+66%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(239,080)
Black17.8%(67,966)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(29,175)
Asian6.1%(23,292)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(244,511)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(230,650)
Black18.3%(69,971)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(40,073)
Asian5.6%(21,399)
Other4.8%(18,378)
Diversity Score72.8%(278,365)
Diversity Score
73
+14%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Neighborhoods in Minneapolis

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Minneapolis, Minnesota has about 382,578 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

The typical household in Minneapolis, Minnesota earns about $46,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minneapolis, Minnesota expensive?

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $228,700, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Minneapolis, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 22.7% of people in Minneapolis, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minneapolis, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Minneapolis, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,195 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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