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Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Minnesota has a total population of 5,713,716, with a median household income of $87,556, which is 11% higher the national average. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

Minnesota Quick Facts

Population 5,713,716
Median Household Income $87,556
Median Home Value $305,500
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 38.6 years
Homeownership Rate 72.4%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 38.8%
High School Graduation 93.8%
Counties 87
Cities/Places 913
Population 5,713,716
Median Income $87,556 11% higher national
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Unemployment 3.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
68.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

40out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Minnesota

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Minneapolis city426,845$80,26916.4%
2St. Paul city307,762$73,05515.8%
3Rochester city121,638$87,7679.0%
4Bloomington city88,838$90,6779.1%
5Duluth city86,863$66,26317.2%
6Brooklyn Park city84,349$85,96410.3%
7Plymouth city79,526$133,8654.1%
8Woodbury city76,945$126,2224.9%
9Lakeville city72,480$138,1193.3%
10Blaine city71,261$103,3826.5%

Richest Cities in Minnesota

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1North Oaks city$235,858$756,30072.4%
2Medina city$219,181$660,80067.6%
3Dellwood city$208,125$729,80068.0%
4Independence city$194,205$757,80062.9%
5Victoria city$192,821$572,80067.3%
6Orono city$181,875$952,40068.9%
7Deephaven city$175,441$854,00079.7%
8Shorewood city$172,325$684,50072.8%
9Rogers city$159,638$437,90054.9%
10Minnetrista city$156,346$624,60066.9%

Most Affordable Cities in Minnesota

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Hilltop city0.5x$24,600$47,708
2Little Rock CDP0.7x$34,100$51,719
3Hoyt Lakes city1.4x$90,700$64,514
4Renville city1.5x$109,700$73,750
5Keewatin city1.6x$78,900$50,872
6Wheaton city1.6x$82,200$52,260
7Wells city1.6x$93,200$58,663
8Pipestone city1.7x$102,000$61,442
9Dawson city1.7x$118,800$70,286
10Truman city1.7x$100,200$59,095

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All Counties in Minnesota (87)

87 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Hennepin County1,268,903$96,33910.0%$376,500
Ramsey County544,438$81,00412.4%$304,900
Dakota County442,204$105,2125.6%$362,100
Anoka County367,095$98,7646.7%$325,800
Washington County272,298$114,4575.0%$400,900
St. Louis County200,056$69,45513.4%$208,500
Olmsted County163,425$93,4947.9%$304,500
Stearns County159,358$76,44712.2%$256,500
Scott County152,957$120,2474.1%$393,500
Wright County145,270$106,6665.0%$332,800
Carver County108,622$123,1444.2%$426,900
Sherburne County99,178$102,9654.8%$332,700
Blue Earth County69,386$72,62316.3%$252,800
Rice County67,389$82,7929.3%$298,500
Crow Wing County67,113$71,3439.7%$274,400
Clay County65,628$77,66414.4%$256,000
Otter Tail County60,281$70,9128.9%$252,500
Chisago County57,434$98,2605.9%$326,600
Winona County49,705$70,19813.4%$222,900
Goodhue County47,844$82,7499.3%$269,400
Beltrami County46,421$67,25716.0%$222,300
Itasca County45,141$66,38012.7%$212,000
Kandiyohi County43,757$75,09710.0%$230,500
Isanti County41,934$86,5737.8%$283,200
Benton County41,458$71,4809.8%$247,100
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All Cities & Places in Minnesota (913)

913 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Minneapolis city426,845$80,26916.4%$345,600
St. Paul city307,762$73,05515.8%$280,300
Rochester city121,638$87,7679.0%$287,500
Bloomington city88,838$90,6779.1%$346,200
Duluth city86,863$66,26317.2%$225,700
Brooklyn Park city84,349$85,96410.3%$313,500
Plymouth city79,526$133,8654.1%$474,700
Woodbury city76,945$126,2224.9%$434,900
Lakeville city72,480$138,1193.3%$425,200
Blaine city71,261$103,3826.5%$327,500
Maple Grove city70,539$129,4813.9%$397,400
St. Cloud city69,926$61,11218.5%$212,800
Eagan city68,158$107,4865.9%$380,800
Burnsville city64,295$83,9538.7%$335,100
Coon Rapids city63,348$86,6188.0%$287,200
Eden Prairie city63,249$127,7326.0%$463,300
Apple Valley city55,696$99,2775.9%$354,200
Minnetonka city53,256$120,4964.8%$456,200
Edina city53,125$129,2254.4%$624,000
St. Louis Park city49,541$100,2507.3%$371,600
Shakopee city45,002$110,9895.1%$361,400
Mankato city44,882$64,82621.7%$250,600
Moorhead city44,706$69,37117.7%$246,300
Maplewood city40,981$88,53410.0%$291,300
Cottage Grove city40,124$121,4524.2%$359,600
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Population Overview

Minnesota has a total population of 5,713,716, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.6 years, about average the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Minnesota is 38.6 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Minnesota is $87,556. This is 11% higher than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $305,500. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Minnesota is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.2%) is well below the state average of 19.0%.

Education

38.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Minnesota?

Minnesota has a total population of 5,713,716 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Minnesota?

The median household income in Minnesota is $87,556, which is 11% higher the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 913 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 87 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Minnesota?

The poverty rate in Minnesota is 9.2%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Minnesota?

The largest city in Minnesota is Minneapolis city with a population of 426,845.