Maplewood, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Maplewood, Minnesota is 40,981 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest city in Minnesota. The median household income is $88,534, the median home value is $291,300, and the median age is 39.3.
The population has grown 5.4% since 2010 (38,080 → 40,142).
40,981
Population
2405
People / sq mi
$88,534
Median Income
$291,300
Median Home Value
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Maplewood covers 17.0 sq mi of land at 2405 people per square mile.
About Maplewood, MN
Remote work is unusually prominent in Maplewood: 15.7% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Maplewood is a city in Minnesota with a population of 40,981. It ranks #24 among cities in Minnesota by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $88,534 — above the US median of $78,538. About 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $291,300, with typical rent around $1,316.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 36.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is above the national 14.0% at 15.7%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Maplewood — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Maplewood city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Maplewood city had a population of 38,080 in 2010 and 40,142 in 2024, a 5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,026 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.39%.
40,142
Population (2024)
38,080
Population (2010)
42,026
Peak (2020)
0.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,080 |
| 2011 | 38,635 |
| 2012 | 39,038 |
| 2013 | 39,400 |
| 2014 | 39,814 |
| 2015 | 40,055 |
| 2016 | 40,245 |
| 2017 | 40,690 |
| 2018 | 40,915 |
| 2019 | 40,885 |
| 2020 | 42,026 |
| 2021 | 40,994 |
| 2022 | 40,080 |
| 2023 | 40,147 |
| 2024 | 40,142 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$88,534
Median Household Income
$42,566
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$291,300
Median Home Value
$1,316
Median Rent
71.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.2%
High School+
36.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
71.2%
Public Transit
15.7%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.8%
Foreign Born
72.1%
Non-English at Home
5.2%
Veterans
13.0%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
95.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 17.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.9% |
| Information | 8.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.9% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maplewood, Minnesota has a population of 40,981 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest city in Minnesota.
The median household income in Maplewood, Minnesota is $88,534, with 6.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Maplewood, Minnesota is $291,300, with median monthly rent at $1,316 and a homeownership rate of 71.2%.
The median age in Maplewood, Minnesota is 39.3 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has grown 5.4% since 2010 (38,080 → 40,142).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.