75.1%
White (non-Hispanic)
7.6%
Black or African American
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Black share (%) | 7.6 | 13.6 |
National ranking
Minnesota ranks #27 of 34 states by hispanic or latino share.
| #1 | Maine | 93.1% |
| #2 | New Hampshire | 92% |
| #3 | Kentucky | 84.5% |
| #4 | New Mexico | 49.5% |
| #5 | Vermont | 48 |
| #6 | Wyoming | 45 |
| #7 | Texas | 40.2% |
| #8 | Arizona | 32.5% |
| #9 | Louisiana | 32.2% |
| #10 | Florida | 27.1% |
| #11 | Colorado | 22.5% |
| #12 | New Jersey | 22% |
| #13 | New York | 19.8% |
| #14 | Illinois | 18.6% |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 17.6% |
| #16 | Utah | 15.1% |
| #17 | Oregon | 13.7% |
| #18 | Massachusetts | 13.1% |
| #19 | North Carolina | 11% |
| #20 | Virginia | 10.9% |
| #21 | Delaware | 10.9% |
| #22 | Georgia | 10.8% |
| #23 | Oklahoma | 9.2% |
| #24 | South Dakota | 8.7% |
| #25 | Indiana | 8.6% |
| #26 | Wisconsin | 7.9% |
| #27 | Minnesota | 7.6% |
| #28 | Tennessee | 6.9% |
| #29 | Montana | 6.4% |
| #30 | Michigan | 5.9% |
| #31 | North Dakota | 5% |
| #32 | Missouri | 5% |
| #33 | Ohio | 4.6% |
| #34 | Alaska | 1% |
Overview
Minnesota remains majority white of Scandinavian and German descent, but hosts the largest Somali and Hmong communities in the United States, concentrated in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Key figures for Minnesota include White (non-Hispanic) of 75.1%, Black or African American of 7.6% and Hispanic or Latino of 6.1%, offering a clear snapshot of race & ethnicity in the state. Understanding race & ethnicity helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Minnesota to national and regional benchmarks.
Did you know?
- Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the United States, concentrated in Minneapolis.
- Minnesota also has the largest Hmong population of any U.S. state.