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STATE · ADMITTED 1858 · 1990 CENSUS

Minnesota

4,375,099 residents · 87 counties · 915 cities · 1,505 census tracts
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Minnesota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,909. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $73,700.

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Section 01

Population & growth

4,375,099
−11%vs 2000
vs 4,919,479 in 2000
1990 – 2024
55 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4.2M4.6M5.1M5.5M5.9M1990201020202024Minnesota
20245.7M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,909
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,111 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,389
−38%vs 2000
vs $23,198 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$73,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $118,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$422
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $566 in 2000
US average: $450
71.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.6% in 2000
28.2% rent
2.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Minnesota on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(4,337,143)
Black3.4%(168,813)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(143,382)
Asian2.9%(141,083)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(1,090,188)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(4,133,189)
Black2.2%(94,798)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(49,664)
Asian1.8%(76,771)
Other1.6%(70,341)
Diversity Score15.8%(690,778)
16
−29%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Minneapolis430,324
2.St. Paul306,684
3.Rochester124,292
4.Bloomington89,034
5.Duluth88,330
6.Brooklyn Park83,543
7.Woodbury81,558
8.Lakeville79,270
9.Plymouth78,942
10.Blaine76,603
11.Maple Grove73,893
12.St. Cloud72,647
Frequently asked

How many people live in Minnesota?

Minnesota has about 4,375,099 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Minnesota?

The typical household in Minnesota earns about $30,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minnesota expensive?

In Minnesota, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Minnesota?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minnesota?

About 10.2% of people in Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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Largest cities
MinneapolisSt. PaulRochesterBloomingtonDuluthBrooklyn ParkWoodburyLakeville
All 87 counties
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Metro areas
MinneapolisDuluthRochesterSt. CloudMankatoBrainerdFaribaultFergus FallsWinonaRed WingBemidjiGrand Rapids
Rankings
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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