Minnesota Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Minnesota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,674,785 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 65.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.66% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,271,841 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Minnesota grew by 10.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,690,762 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Minnesota has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Minnesota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,383 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Minnesota is about 13% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Minnesota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $243,729 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,234 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Minnesota is about 16.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,234 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Minnesota spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Minnesota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,323 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,066 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 854 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Minnesota:
Cook County (10.7 min), Pennington County (10.9 min), Brown County (10.9 min).
Slowest:
Chisago County (30.7 min), Wright County (30.3 min), Sherburne County (30.2 min).
The average commute time in Minnesota is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Minnesota has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Minnesota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Minnesota:
Hennepin County (0.4), Olmsted County (0.4), Carver County (0.4).
Lowest:
Nobles County (0.2), Mahnomen County (0.2), Watonwan County (0.2).
Health
Minnesota has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Minnesota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Minnesota:
Carver County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Stevens County (0.8).
Lowest:
Mahnomen County (0.8), Clearwater County (0.8), Beltrami County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Minnesota.
What is the population of Minnesota?
The population of Minnesota is 5,674,785, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Minnesota?
The population density of Minnesota is 65.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Minnesota?
The median household income in Minnesota is $88,383, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Minnesota?
The median home price in Minnesota is $243,729, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Minnesota?
The unemployment rate in Minnesota is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.