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Dive into each indicator for Minnesota.
5.74 M
Total population
22nd in the U.S.
26 /km²
Density
38.4 years
Median age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
2.32 M
Households
73.3%
Urban population
22.4%
Under 18
16.7%
65 and older
79.1 years
Life expectancy
Among the highest in the U.S.
Minneapolis–St. Paul (≈ 3.71 M)
Largest metro
+0.3%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
75.1%
White (non-Hispanic)
7.6%
Black or African American
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
≈ 90,000
Somali community
Largest in the U.S.
≈ 70,000
Hmong community
Largest in the U.S.
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1860–20245.74 M▲ 3276%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1860–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1980–20236.1%▲ 578%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1980–20237.6%▲ 485%
Census race tables; includes growing Somali community.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202379.1 yrs▲ 4%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 5.74 M | 22nd in the U.S. |
| Density | 26 /km² | |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
| Female | 50.2% | |
| Male | 49.8% | |
| Households | 2.32 M | |
| Urban population | 73.3% | |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | |
| 65 and older | 16.7% | |
| Life expectancy | 79.1 years | Among the highest in the U.S. |
| Largest metro | Minneapolis–St. Paul (≈ 3.71 M) | |
| Growth | +0.3%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 75.1% | |
| Black or African American | 7.6% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | |
| Asian | 5.4% | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | |
| Native American | 1.1% | |
| Somali community | ≈ 90,000 | Largest in the U.S. |
| Hmong community | ≈ 70,000 | Largest in the U.S. |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Minnesota vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
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