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Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Minnesota had a total population of 5,739,445, with a median household income of $89,062, which is 10% higher than the national average. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Minnesota Quick Facts

Population 5,739,445
Median Household Income $89,062
Median Home Value $329,300
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.1%
Median Age 38.8 years
Homeownership Rate 72.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.4%
High School Graduation 93.9%
Counties 87
Cities/Places 914
Population 5,739,445
Median Income $89,062 10% higher than national
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Unemployment 4.1%

How Minnesota Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population5,713,7165,739,445+0.5%
Median household income$87,556$89,062+1.7%
Median home value$305,500$329,300+7.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.7%
$25K-$50K 14.9%
$50K-$100K 28.7%
$100K+ 44.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.8%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
2.6%
$20K-$25K
2.7%
$25K-$30K
2.7%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
3.1%
$40K-$45K
3.1%
$45K-$50K
3.1%
$50K-$60K
6.4%
$60K-$75K
9.1%
$75K-$100K
13.2%
$100K-$125K
11.1%
$125K-$150K
8.5%
$150K-$200K
11.2%
$200K+
13.8%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
68.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,280/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

41out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Minnesota

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Minneapolis427,246$80,84616.0%
2St. Paul307,284$73,39415.6%
3Rochester122,330$89,3898.5%
4Bloomington88,665$93,2119.2%
5Duluth87,093$68,80716.8%
6Brooklyn Park83,876$89,8919.5%
7Plymouth79,220$136,5344.3%
8Woodbury78,305$125,3105.3%
9Lakeville74,354$139,0412.9%
10Blaine72,488$106,8017.2%

Richest Cities in Minnesota

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1North Oaks$231,742$821,20074.7%
2Medina$230,859$736,70067.4%
3Dellwood$225,000$873,60066.9%
4Deephaven$197,679$935,90083.5%
5Victoria$195,639$581,20066.4%
6Independence$186,597$663,40066.7%
7Orono$173,527$1,004,50072.0%
8Shorewood$171,063$703,20072.1%
9Minnetrista$163,051$658,30068.5%
10Nowthen$160,417$460,00037.9%

Most Affordable Cities in Minnesota

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Hilltop0.4x$23,900$54,306
2Hoyt Lakes1.4x$93,300$65,764
3Madison1.6x$97,000$61,172
4Keewatin1.6x$86,800$53,643
5Tracy1.7x$113,400$67,788
6Pipestone1.7x$114,100$67,568
7Wells1.7x$103,900$60,156
8Truman1.7x$106,400$61,188
9Appleton1.8x$77,000$43,958
10Sherburn1.8x$106,900$59,777

Explore Minnesota Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Minnesota (87)

87 results
Hennepin County1,269,496$97,65310.0%$392,900
Ramsey County542,945$81,56812.3%$326,600
Dakota County445,771$106,3185.9%$381,000
Anoka County370,349$101,8697.0%$346,500
Washington County276,238$115,3455.1%$422,000
St. Louis County200,123$70,06913.2%$221,400
Olmsted County164,498$95,4067.5%$331,700
Stearns County160,865$77,06612.9%$273,400
Scott County154,557$119,3144.6%$419,400
Wright County148,269$107,2095.2%$358,900
Carver County110,041$125,9464.4%$453,600
Sherburne County100,560$105,4665.1%$361,400
Blue Earth County69,871$74,47715.7%$266,700
Rice County67,917$83,18110.2%$320,200
Crow Wing County67,686$72,5899.9%$306,800
Clay County66,059$81,17213.3%$265,500
Otter Tail County60,475$72,2558.7%$273,000
Chisago County57,991$99,4005.9%$351,900
Winona County49,779$70,74414.8%$235,400
Goodhue County47,943$84,1719.3%$285,100
Beltrami County46,512$68,97516.1%$237,500
Itasca County45,275$68,60312.2%$225,200
Kandiyohi County44,079$76,5929.1%$243,200
Isanti County42,596$87,4407.4%$306,200
Benton County41,593$74,4109.9%$271,000
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All Cities & Places in Minnesota (914)

914 results
Minneapolis427,246$80,84616.0%$362,200
St. Paul307,284$73,39415.6%$294,500
Rochester122,330$89,3898.5%$310,500
Bloomington88,665$93,2119.2%$361,700
Duluth87,093$68,80716.8%$242,700
Brooklyn Park83,876$89,8919.5%$336,200
Plymouth79,220$136,5344.3%$491,200
Woodbury78,305$125,3105.3%$450,200
Lakeville74,354$139,0412.9%$452,500
Blaine72,488$106,8017.2%$352,400
Maple Grove71,173$132,7314.0%$418,300
St. Cloud70,629$61,37420.2%$225,000
Eagan68,000$108,6905.9%$397,100
Burnsville64,463$87,02410.8%$355,200
Coon Rapids63,468$88,2518.2%$305,800
Eden Prairie63,051$130,4894.6%$473,900
Apple Valley55,679$97,6736.0%$370,400
Edina53,262$128,7674.7%$646,300
Minnetonka53,064$119,5175.9%$475,800
St. Louis Park49,594$101,6486.9%$386,800
Shakopee46,012$107,2235.9%$374,800
Mankato45,473$66,87320.6%$261,700
Moorhead45,036$72,76116.1%$249,000
Cottage Grove40,992$120,7914.2%$378,800
Maplewood40,695$91,39411.2%$323,200
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Population Overview

Minnesota has a total population of 5,739,445, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.8 years, about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Minnesota is 38.8 years. This is about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Minnesota is $89,062. This is 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 25% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 22% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $329,300. Housing costs are 1% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Minnesota is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.4%) is well below the national average of 19.3%.

Education

39.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Minnesota come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Minnesota?

Minnesota has a total population of 5,739,445 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Minnesota?

The median household income in Minnesota is $89,062, which is 10% higher than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 914 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 87 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Minnesota?

The poverty rate in Minnesota is 9.3%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Minnesota?

The largest city in Minnesota is Minneapolis with a population of 427,246.