Minnesota Demographics
What is the population of Minnesota?
There are 11,427,432 residents in Minnesota, with a median age of 38. Of this, 50.09% are males and 49.91% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.61% of the resident pool in Minnesota, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.81%. Additionally, 3.58% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,869,714 people in Minnesota currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 11,427,432 | 100.7% |
| Male Population | 5,724,268 | 100.3% |
| Female Population | 5,703,164 | 101.0% |
Male Population 50.09%
Female Population 49.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | -1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 10,354,516 | 100.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 664,036 | 106.5% |
| Not Citizen | 408,880 | 96.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.61%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.81%
Not Citizen 3.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 45,540 | 114.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 677,342 | 89.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 495,694 | 95.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 210,642 | 98.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,869,714 | 101.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.4%
Moved from Same County 5.99%
Moved from Same State 4.39%
Moved from Different State 1.86%
Same House as Last Year 87.35%
What are the employment statistics in Minnesota?
White-collar workers make up 78.53% of the working population in Minnesota, while blue-collar employees account for 21.47%. There are also 1,124,540 entrepreneurs in Minnesota (9.4% of the workforce); 7,854,644 workers employed in private companies (65.69%); and 1,538,064 people working in governmental institutions (12.86%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 9,390,568 | 300.5% |
| Blue Collar | 2,566,860 | 298.3% |
White Collar 78.53%
Blue Collar 21.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,124,540 | 302.3% |
| Private Companies | 7,854,644 | 295.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,538,064 | 312.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,440,180 | 308.4% |
Self Employees 9.4%
Private Companies 65.69%
Governmental Workers 12.86%
Not for Profit Companies 12.04%
How many households are there in Minnesota?
There are a total of 4,565,934 households in Minnesota, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.7% of these Minnesota households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.3%. Additionally, 29.13% of households have children and 70.87% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,565,934 | 102.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -18.7% |
| Family Households | 2,863,054 | 101.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,702,880 | 104.7% |
Family Households 62.7%
Non-Family Households 37.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,329,886 | 100.2% |
| Households without Children | 3,236,048 | 103.3% |
Households with Children 29.13%
Households without Children 70.87%
What are the median and average incomes in Minnesota?
The average annual household income in Minnesota is $115,861, while the median household income sits at $87,556 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $100,802, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $108,458. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $51,213 and $59,382, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $115,861 | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $87,556 | 3.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,014,120 | 99.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 10,044,828 | 100.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Minnesota?
There are 5,039,076 housing units in Minnesota, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 4,565,934 occupied housing units in Minnesota, 72.39% are owner-occupied, while 27.61% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.75% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $320,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,356 per month in Minnesota.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,039,076 | 102.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 787,674 | 99.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 211,176 | 97.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 468,384 | 98.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 461,200 | 99.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 723,010 | 100.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 619,194 | 99.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 640,640 | 97.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 670,182 | 101.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 403,346 | 120.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 54,270 | 349.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,565,934 | 102.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,305,068 | 102.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,260,866 | 101.9% |
Owner Occupied 72.39%
Renter Occupied 27.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,139,986 | 101.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,165,082 | 104.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $320,200 | 7.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $279,500 | 6.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,356 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 64.75%
Without Mortgage 35.25%
What is the level of education in Minnesota?
Approximately 28.71% of the population in Minnesota holds a high school degree (that's 2,524,406 residents), while 21.45% have attained a college certificate (1,886,036 locals) and 24.04% have a bachelor's degree (2,113,550 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 220,356 | 101.8% |
| Some High School | 2,524,406 | 98.3% |
| Some College | 1,886,036 | 52.9% |
| Associate Degree | 983,658 | 102.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,113,550 | 103.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,064,908 | 105.6% |
No High School 2.51%
Some High School 28.71%
Some College 21.45%
Associate Degree 11.19%
Bachelor's Degree 24.04%
Graduate Degree 12.11%
What is the marital status of Minnesota residents?
A total of 3,051,560 people in Minnesota have never been married (which represents 32.68% of the total population), while 4,807,204 of them are wedded (51.49%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 82,160 (0.88%) and 943,488 (10.1%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,051,560 | 100.8% |
| Married | 4,807,204 | 100.5% |
| Separated | 82,160 | 93.9% |
| Widowed | 452,632 | 99.1% |
| Divorced | 943,488 | 101.0% |
Never Married 32.68%
Married 51.49%
Separated 0.88%
Widowed 4.85%
Divorced 10.1%
What are the most common means of transportation in Minnesota?
The top three means of transportation people in Minnesota use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,574,808 residents commute by car, 148,362 prefer going to work by walking and 106,110 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,574,808 | 95.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 106,110 | 67.8% |
| Railroad | 1,796 | 19.6% |
| Ferryboat | 752 | 85.7% |
| Bicycle | 28,736 | 87.4% |
| Motorcycle | 5,110 | 94.5% |
| TaxiCab | 10,276 | 113.5% |
| Walk | 148,362 | 94.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.