Minnesota Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Minnesota?
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There are 5,605,850 residents in Minnesota, with a median age of 42. Of this, 49.8% are males and 50.2% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.81% of the resident pool in Minnesota, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.37%. Additionally, 3.81% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,782,894 people in Minnesota currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 4,782,894 people in Minnesota currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,605,850 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 2,791,762 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 2,814,088 | 0.7% |
Male population 49.8%
Female population 50.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -2.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 5,090,910 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 301,276 | 5.3% |
| Not Citizen | 213,664 | -6.4% |
Citizen US Born 90.81%
Citizen not US Born 5.37%
Not Citizen 3.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 24,177 | -12.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 378,982 | -3.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 248,498 | 0.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 106,617 | -1.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,782,894 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.44%
Moved from Same County 6.84%
Moved from Same State 4.48%
Moved from Different State 1.92%
Same House as Last Year 86.32%
What are the employment statistics in Minnesota?
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White-collar workers make up 78.35% of the working population in Minnesota, while blue-collar employees account for 21.65%. There are also 277,896 entrepreneurs in Minnesota (9.39% of the workforce); 1,984,822 workers employed in private companies (67.05%); and 359,856 people working in governmental institutions (12.16%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,319,376 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 641,022 | -0.6% |
White Collar 78.35%
Blue Collar 21.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 277,896 | 1.6% |
| Private Companies | 1,984,822 | -0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 359,856 | 3.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 337,824 | 0.5% |
Self Employees 9.39%
Private Companies 67.05%
Governmental Workers 12.16%
Not for Profit Companies 11.41%
How many households are there in Minnesota?
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There are a total of 2,210,255 households in Minnesota, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.63% of these Minnesota households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.37%. Additionally, 30.03% of households have children and 69.97% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,210,255 | 1.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.4% |
| Family Households | 1,406,325 | 0.2% |
| Non-family Households | 803,930 | 2.5% |
Family Households 63.63%
Non-family Households 36.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 663,758 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 1,546,497 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 30.03%
Households without Children 69.97%
What are the median and average incomes in Minnesota?
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The average annual household income in Minnesota is $82,933, while the median household income sits at $63,229 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $75,138, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,250. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,608 and $45,856, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $82,933 | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income | $63,229 | 2.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 503,461 | -2.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 4,916,050 | 1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Minnesota?
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There are 2,460,518 housing units in Minnesota, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 2,210,255 occupied housing units in Minnesota, 71.95% are owner-occupied, while 28.05% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $179,450. In general, housing costs reach $839 per month in Minnesota.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $179,450. In general, housing costs reach $839 per month in Minnesota.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,460,518 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 396,138 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 109,726 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 237,856 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 232,389 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 363,996 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 310,365 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 332,235 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 337,921 | -1.6% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 139,892 | 20.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,210,255 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,590,271 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 619,984 | -0.2% |
Owner Occupied 71.95%
Renter Occupied 28.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,049,252 | 1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 541,019 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $179,450 | 6.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $164,700 | 4.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $839 | 2.6% |
With Mortgage 65.98%
Without Mortgage 34.02%
What is the level of education in Minnesota?
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Approximately 27.79% of the population in Minnesota holds a high school degree (that's 1,265,774 residents), while 27.04% have attained a college certificate (1,231,756 locals) and 21.7% have a bachelor's degree (988,699 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 110,155 | -3.9% |
| Some High School | 1,265,774 | -0.8% |
| Some College | 1,231,756 | 0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 475,550 | 1.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 988,699 | 2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 483,512 | 3.0% |
No High School 2.42%
Some High School 27.79%
Some College 27.04%
Associate Degree 10.44%
Bachelor's Degree 21.7%
Graduate Degree 10.61%
What is the marital status of Minnesota residents?
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A total of 1,456,222 people in Minnesota have never been married (which represents 31.9% of the total population), while 2,381,296 of them are wedded (52.16%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 43,215 (0.95%) and 461,468 (10.11%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,456,222 | 1.8% |
| Married | 2,381,296 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 43,215 | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 223,438 | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 461,468 | 1.2% |
Never Married 31.9%
Married 52.16%
Separated 0.95%
Widowed 4.89%
Divorced 10.11%
What are the most common means of transportation in Minnesota?
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The top three means of transportation people in Minnesota use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 2,444,057 residents commute by car, 83,119 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 75,198 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,444,057 | -2.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 83,119 | -9.1% |
| Railroad | 4,644 | 20.1% |
| Ferryboat | 330 | 6.5% |
| Bicycle | 17,710 | -15.3% |
| Motorcycle | 2,676 | -26.2% |
| TaxiCab | 3,937 | 20.8% |
| Walk | 75,198 | -3.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
