Minneapolis, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Minneapolis, Minnesota is 426,845 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Minnesota. The median household income is $80,269, the median home value is $345,600, and the median age is 33.0.

The population has grown 11.9% since 2010 (383,067 → 428,579).

426,845

Population

7905

People / sq mi

$80,269

Median Income

$345,600

Median Home Value

Minneapolis covers 54.0 sq mi of land at 7905 people per square mile.

About Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis is a city in Minnesota with a population of 426,845. It ranks #1 among cities in Minnesota by population. The median age is 33.0, younger than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Minneapolis is $80,269, above the US median of $74,580. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $345,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,329. The homeownership rate of 48.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Minneapolis reflects 54.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.5 minutes each way.

Minneapolis city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Minneapolis city had a population of 383,067 in 2010 and 428,579 in 2024, a 11.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 430,738 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.81%.

428,579

Population (2024)

383,067

Population (2010)

430,738

Peak (2020)

0.81%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	383,067	-	-	estimate
2011	388,052	+4,985	+1.30%	estimate
2012	392,768	+4,716	+1.22%	estimate
2013	400,070	+7,302	+1.86%	estimate
2014	407,067	+6,997	+1.75%	estimate
2015	411,030	+3,963	+0.97%	estimate
2016	415,079	+4,049	+0.99%	estimate
2017	420,925	+5,846	+1.41%	estimate
2018	424,903	+3,978	+0.95%	estimate
2019	429,606	+4,703	+1.11%	estimate
2020	430,738	+1,132	+0.26%	estimate
2021	427,853	-2,885	-0.67%	estimate
2022	422,613	-5,240	-1.22%	estimate
2023	426,569	+3,956	+0.94%	estimate
2024	428,579	+2,010	+0.47%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	61.6%
Black or African American	18.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$80,269

Median Household Income

$50,605

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$345,600

Median Home Value

$1,329

Median Rent

48.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.1%

High School+

54.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.5%

Drive Alone

53.4%

Public Transit

23.3%

Work From Home

22.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

31.9%

Foreign Born

79.5%

Non-English at Home

3.5%

Veterans

11.6%

With Disability

94.1%

Health Insurance

96.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	26.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	15.7%
Manufacturing	9.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.6%
Information	8.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.7%
Retail Trade	4.0%
Construction	3.3%
Public Administration	3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.1%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

Largest cities in Minnesota

St. Paul (307,762)Rochester (121,638)Bloomington (88,838)Duluth (86,863)Brooklyn Park (84,349)Plymouth (79,526)Woodbury (76,945)Lakeville (72,480)Blaine (71,261)Maple Grove (70,539)View all Minnesota cities →

Largest counties in Minnesota

Hennepin County (1,268,903)Ramsey County (544,438)Dakota County (442,204)Anoka County (367,095)Washington County (272,298)

Part of Minnesota

Minnesota demographic profile All Minnesota data →

Metro areas in Minnesota

Minneapolis (3,693,351)Sioux Falls (293,107)Duluth (280,710)Fargo (254,914)Rochester (227,252)St. Cloud (200,816)La Crosse (169,945)Mankato (103,736)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Minneapolis, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Minneapolis, Minnesota has a population of 426,845 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Minnesota.

The median household income in Minneapolis, Minnesota is $80,269, with 9.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Minneapolis, Minnesota is $345,600, with median monthly rent at $1,329 and a homeownership rate of 48.0%.

The median age in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 33.0 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The population has grown 11.9% since 2010 (383,067 → 428,579).