Countries of Origin in Minnesota

Mexico
Top origin
Somalia
2nd origin
Laos
3rd origin

Historical data

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorMinnesotaUnited States
Share from Somalia (%)151

National ranking

Minnesota ranks #19 of 24 states by share of immigrants from asia.

#1Rhode Island160,000
#2South Dakota42,000
#3Delaware111
#4New Mexico62%
#5New Jersey45%
#6Wyoming45
#7Ohio41%
#8Virginia41%
#9Michigan40%
#10Vermont40
#11Colorado38%
#12Illinois36%
#13Oregon33%
#14Wisconsin30%
#15Georgia28%
#16North Carolina27%
#17Florida25%
#18Montana19.5%
#19Minnesota15%
#20New Hampshire15%
#21Maine3.1%
#22Kentucky0
#23Utah0
#24Louisiana0

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.

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