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
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Minneapolis covers 54.0 sq mi of land at 7905 people per square mile.
About Minneapolis, MN
What distinguishes Minneapolis is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 7,905 people per square mile. Minneapolis is a city in Minnesota with a population of 426,845. It is the #1-largest of all cities in Minnesota nationally.
Median household income is $80,269, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $345,600, with typical rent around $1,329.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 54.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 23.3% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Minneapolis: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 383,067 |
| 2011 | 388,052 |
| 2012 | 392,768 |
| 2013 | 400,070 |
| 2014 | 407,067 |
| 2015 | 411,030 |
| 2016 | 415,079 |
| 2017 | 420,925 |
| 2018 | 424,903 |
| 2019 | 429,606 |
| 2020 | 430,738 |
| 2021 | 427,853 |
| 2022 | 422,613 |
| 2023 | 426,569 |
| 2024 | 428,579 |
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% |
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Common questions about Minneapolis, MN
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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.