Minnesota
5.8 million people live in Minnesota. Its population grew 2.2% since 2020, the 26th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $92,297 a year, 9% above the national median, and the median home is worth $353,800, 5% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 5.8 million
- 22nd highest of 51
- Median household income
- $92,297
- 9% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $353,800
- 5% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 9.0%
- 2.8 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$92,297 per year
9% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 15th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$50,187 per year
6% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 14th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
9.0%
2.8 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 5th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
23.5 min one way
14% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 13th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$353,800
5% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 26th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,357 per month
13% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 25th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
72.1%
6.8 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 6th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
5,830,405
1.7% of the U.S. total. 22nd highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+2.2%
0.9 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 26th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
22.0%
0.9 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 17th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
19.1%
0.2 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 25th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
9.1%
5.6 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 24th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Minnesota, at 74.3%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 74.3% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 8.0% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 5.8% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.7% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 7.2% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
3.4 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 12th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
6.8%
3.4 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 11th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.