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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Minneapolis Metro

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · 15 counties · 3,690,261 residents · 7,047.483 sq mi
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Minneapolis is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,318. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,647.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,690,261
+22%since 2000
from 3,016,562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
524 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.5M2.8M3.1M3.5M3.8M1990201020202024Minneapolis
20243.7M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,318
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,626
+63%since 2000
from $26,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,647
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,531 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+29%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Minneapolis on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,559,351)
Black5.2%(155,526)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(100,332)
Asian4.1%(122,207)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.4%(886,670)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(2,648,247)
Black9%(333,171)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(242,621)
Asian7.2%(264,240)
Other4.3%(159,148)
Diversity Score56.6%(2,089,231)
Segregation Score41.3%(1,523,975)
Diversity Score
57
+93%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

MinneapolisCENTRAL430,324St. PaulCENTRAL306,684BloomingtonCENTRAL89,034PlymouthCENTRAL78,942EaganCENTRAL67,109BurnsvilleCENTRAL65,244Eden PrairieCENTRAL63,075EdinaCENTRAL54,356MinnetonkaCENTRAL53,969St. Louis ParkCENTRAL50,027
What's inside

15 component counties

Hennepin CountyCENTRAL1,284,784Ramsey CountyCENTRAL541,623Dakota CountyCENTRAL457,710Anoka CountyCENTRAL381,605Washington CountyCENTRAL286,895Scott CountyCENTRAL159,017Wright CountyCENTRAL157,559Carver CountyCENTRAL114,379Sherburne CountyCENTRAL104,194St. Croix County98,276Chisago County59,142Isanti County44,386Pierce County43,519Le Sueur County29,453Mille Lacs County27,753
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI?

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI has about 3,690,261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI?

The typical household in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI earns about $83,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI expensive?

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, the median home is worth about $273,647, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI?

About 8.3% of people in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI grown since 1990?

Yes, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,109,518 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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