Land of 10,000 Lakes
Minnesota actually has more than 11,000 lakes of 10 acres or larger.
Capital: Saint PaulLargest city: MinneapolisNickname: The North Star StateStatehood: 1858
Minnesota at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
225,182 km²
12th largest state
Population
5,793,151
28.1 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 22nd in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
8.6%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$515 billion
$78,197 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
61,438
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
49,658
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+11,780
Births minus deaths
Population change
+40,103
July 2023–June 2024
Minnesota data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Minnesota
87 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Minnesota, United States
Hennepin County
County seat: Minneapolis
1,268,903
Population
$57,633
Income per capita
$376,500
Median home value
4.3%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 554 mi²
- Population density
- 2,290 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
87 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Minnesota
Source of the Mississippi
The Mississippi River begins at Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota.
America's largest mall
The Mall of America in Bloomington is the largest shopping mall in the United States.
Iron Range
Minnesota's Mesabi Range has supplied most of the iron ore mined in the United States.