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Minnesota

5,706,494 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 $73,382. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,700.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,706,494
+16%since 2000
from 4,919,479 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
72 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.2M4.6M5.1M5.5M5.9M1990201020202024Minnesota
20245.7M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,382
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,881
+68%since 2000
from $23,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(4,353,880)
Black6.9%(392,850)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(345,640)
Asian5.2%(297,460)
Other4.3%(246,963)
Diversity Score48.8%(2,782,421)
Diversity Score
49
+120%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 5,706,494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minnesota?

The typical household in Minnesota earns about $73,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minnesota expensive?

In Minnesota, the median home is worth about $235,700, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Minnesota?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minnesota?

About 9.3% 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 1,331,395 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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