Rank #22 by Population · Updated April 2026
Minnesota Population 2026
The population of Minnesota is 5,713,716 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $87,556, the median home value is $305,500, and the median age is 38.6.
Minnesota's population has grown 179.1% since 1910 (2,075,708 → 5,793,151).
5,713,716
Population
72
People / sq mi
$87,556
Median Income
38.6
Median Age
Minnesota covers 79,632 sq mi of land at a density of 71.8 people per square mile.
About Minnesota
The poverty rate is what most separates Minnesota from the typical US state: 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 5,713,716 residents, Minnesota is a US state. It ranks #22 among US states by population.
The typical household earns $87,556 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US states, at 5.5% — below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $305,500, with typical rent around $1,235.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US states — 38.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 15.8% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Minnesota, #22 by population
Minnesota Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Minnesota had a population of 2,075,708 in 1910 and 5,793,151 in 2024, a 2.8× growth over 114 years. The peak was 5,793,151 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.77%.
5,793,151
Population (2024)
2,075,708
Population (1910)
5,793,151
Peak (2024)
0.77%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,075,708 |
| 1920 | 2,387,125 |
| 1930 | 2,563,953 |
| 1940 | 2,792,300 |
| 1950 | 2,982,483 |
| 1960 | 3,413,864 |
| 1970 | 3,804,971 |
| 1980 | 4,075,970 |
| 1990 | 4,375,099 |
| 2000 | 4,919,479 |
| 2010 | 5,303,925 |
| 2020 | 5,706,494 |
| 2020 | 5,710,735 |
| 2021 | 5,718,660 |
| 2022 | 5,721,621 |
| 2023 | 5,753,048 |
| 2024 | 5,793,151 |
Age Distribution
Male: 50.1% · Female: 49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
Economy & Income
$87,556
Median Household Income
$46,957
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
$115,861
Mean Household Income
65.7%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Minnesota's overall price level is 98.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.4% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Minnesota's median household income of $87,556 has the buying power of $88,780 in average-priced areas.
98.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$88,780
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$87,556
Nominal Median Income
Education
93.9%
High School Graduate+
38.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
64,015
Live Births (2022)
11.2
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
67.8%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 74.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
Housing
$305,500
Median Home Value
$1,235
Median Rent
2,519,538
Total Housing Units
72.4%
Owner-Occupied
27.6%
Renter-Occupied
9.4%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
87.8% of Minnesota residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Minnesota:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 84,268 | 1.57% |
| 2 | Amharic, Somali, or other Afro-Asiatic | 39,552 | 0.74% |
| 3 | Hmong | 29,267 | 0.54% |
| 4 | Vietnamese | 12,883 | 0.24% |
| 5 | Other Asian/Pacific | 10,631 | 0.20% |
| 6 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 9,061 | 0.17% |
| 7 | Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or other Niger-Congo | 5,780 | 0.11% |
| 8 | Arabic | 4,985 | 0.09% |
| 9 | Polish | 4,953 | 0.09% |
| 10 | French (incl. Cajun) | 4,819 | 0.09% |
Commute
2.1%
Drive Alone
2.5%
Carpool
15.8%
Work From Home
23.1 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Minnesota
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | 426,845 |
| 2 | St. Paul | 307,762 |
| 3 | Rochester | 121,638 |
| 4 | Bloomington | 88,838 |
| 5 | Duluth | 86,863 |
| 6 | Brooklyn Park | 84,349 |
| 7 | Plymouth | 79,526 |
| 8 | Woodbury | 76,945 |
| 9 | Lakeville | 72,480 |
| 10 | Blaine | 71,261 |
| 11 | Maple Grove | 70,539 |
| 12 | St. Cloud | 69,926 |
| 13 | Eagan | 68,158 |
| 14 | Burnsville | 64,295 |
| 15 | Coon Rapids | 63,348 |
| 16 | Eden Prairie | 63,249 |
| 17 | Apple Valley | 55,696 |
| 18 | Minnetonka | 53,256 |
| 19 | Edina | 53,125 |
| 20 | St. Louis Park | 49,541 |
Counties in Minnesota
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hennepin County | 1,268,903 | $96,339 |
| 2 | Ramsey County | 544,438 | $81,004 |
| 3 | Dakota County | 442,204 | $105,212 |
| 4 | Anoka County | 367,095 | $98,764 |
| 5 | Washington County | 272,298 | $114,457 |
| 6 | St. Louis County | 200,056 | $69,455 |
| 7 | Olmsted County | 163,425 | $93,494 |
| 8 | Stearns County | 159,358 | $76,447 |
| 9 | Scott County | 152,957 | $120,247 |
| 10 | Wright County | 145,270 | $106,666 |
| 11 | Carver County | 108,622 | $123,144 |
| 12 | Sherburne County | 99,178 | $102,965 |
| 13 | Blue Earth County | 69,386 | $72,623 |
| 14 | Rice County | 67,389 | $82,792 |
| 15 | Crow Wing County | 67,113 | $71,343 |
| 16 | Clay County | 65,628 | $77,664 |
| 17 | Otter Tail County | 60,281 | $70,912 |
| 18 | Chisago County | 57,434 | $98,260 |
| 19 | Winona County | 49,705 | $70,198 |
| 20 | Goodhue County | 47,844 | $82,749 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota has a population of 5,713,716 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-most populous state in the United States.
Minnesota is gaining population, with a +179.1% change over the available historical Census record. Minnesota's population has grown 179.1% since 1910 (2,075,708 → 5,793,151).
The median household income in Minnesota is $87,556, with a per capita income of $46,957. 5.5% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
78.4% of Minnesota's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 6.8% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 2.2% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Minnesota is 78.4% White, 6.8% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 2.2% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Minnesota is 38.6 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
Minnesota's population has grown 179.1% since 1910 (2,075,708 → 5,793,151).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Minnesota's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.