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Minnesota

Statehood Year:
1858
Capital:
St. Paul
Largest Cities:
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester
Abbreviation:
MN

Minnesota is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Land of 10,000 Lakes and vast wilderness areas. It has a population of 5,833,250, making it the 22nd most populated state in the country. The capital city is St. Paul. Minnesota has a diverse economy with medical tech and agriculture focus.

5,833,250
Total Population
67
Population Density (mi²)
22
Population Rank
40.1K 0.69%
Annual Population Growth

Minnesota Population

Minnesota Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Minnesota includes 78.35% White, 6.8% Black or African American, 5.06% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (78.3%)

Black or African American (6.8%)

Two or more races (6.2%)

Asian (5.1%)

Other race (2.6%)

Native American (0.9%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.0%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,476,71378.35%
Black or African American388,7896.8%
Two or more races354,3006.2%
Asian289,1485.06%
Other race151,5602.65%
Native American50,8330.89%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2,3760.04%

Minnesota Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Minnesota's average per capita income is $56,740. Household income levels show a median of $87,556. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$126,745$157,684
Families$111,492$140,512
Households$87,556$115,861
Non Families$51,687$69,365

$56,740

Average Income

$87,556

Median Household Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

Population by County

Minnesota’s population is heavily concentrated in the Twin Cities metro area, with Hennepin County at 1.26 million residents and Ramsey County at 534,000, though both have declined since 2020. The fastest growth is occurring in suburban and exurban counties, with Wright County and Sherburne County growing by 10.8% and 8.1% respectively. Rural counties show contrasting trends: while some northern counties like Pine County have grown over 9%, many agricultural counties are declining, with Traverse County showing the steepest loss at 12.8%.

Page: Counties in Minnesota

Minnesota County Populations

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Recommended Reading

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)