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STATE · ADMITTED 1858 · 2000 CENSUS

Minnesota

4,919,479 residents · 87 counties · 915 cities · 1,505 census tracts
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Minnesota is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,111. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $118,100.

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Section 01

Population & growth

4,919,479
+12%since 1990
from 4,375,099 in 1990
1990 – 2024
62 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 55 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+9%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4.2M4.6M5.1M5.5M5.9M1990201020202024Minnesota
20245.7M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,111
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,909 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,198
+61%since 1990
from $14,389 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$118,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$566
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $422 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
25.4% rent
2.5
+5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Minnesota on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(4,133,189)
Black2.2%(94,798)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(49,664)
Asian1.8%(76,771)
Diversity Score15.8%(690,778)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(4,337,143)
Black3.4%(168,813)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(143,382)
Asian2.9%(141,083)
Diversity Score22.2%(1,090,188)
22
+40%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.4%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−33%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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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 4,919,479 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Minnesota?

The typical household in Minnesota earns about $47,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minnesota expensive?

In Minnesota, the median home is worth about $118,100, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Minnesota?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minnesota?

About 7.9% of people in Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 544,380 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
MinneapolisSt. PaulRochesterBloomingtonDuluthBrooklyn ParkWoodburyLakeville
All 87 counties
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Metro areas
MinneapolisDuluthRochesterSt. CloudMankatoBrainerdFaribaultFergus FallsWinonaRed WingBemidjiGrand Rapids
Rankings
Highest income cities in MinnesotaFastest growing citiesAll US state rankings

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

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