Mexico
Top origin
Somalia
2nd origin
Laos
3rd origin
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Share from Somalia (%) | 15 | 1 |
National ranking
Minnesota ranks #19 of 24 states by share of immigrants from asia.
| #1 | Rhode Island | 160,000 |
| #2 | South Dakota | 42,000 |
| #3 | Delaware | 111 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 62% |
| #5 | New Jersey | 45% |
| #6 | Wyoming | 45 |
| #7 | Ohio | 41% |
| #8 | Virginia | 41% |
| #9 | Michigan | 40% |
| #10 | Vermont | 40 |
| #11 | Colorado | 38% |
| #12 | Illinois | 36% |
| #13 | Oregon | 33% |
| #14 | Wisconsin | 30% |
| #15 | Georgia | 28% |
| #16 | North Carolina | 27% |
| #17 | Florida | 25% |
| #18 | Montana | 19.5% |
| #19 | Minnesota | 15% |
| #20 | New Hampshire | 15% |
| #21 | Maine | 3.1% |
| #22 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #23 | Utah | 0 |
| #24 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Mexico is the top country of origin for Minnesota's immigrant population, followed by Somalia and Laos. Key figures for Minnesota include Top origin of Mexico, 2nd origin of Somalia and 3rd origin of Laos, offering a clear snapshot of countries of origin in the state. Understanding countries of origin helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Minnesota to national and regional benchmarks.
Did you know?
- Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside neighborhood is often called Little Mogadishu due to its large Somali population.