Minnesota is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Land of 10,000 Lakes and vast wilderness areas. It has a population of 5,833,250, making it the 22nd most populated state in the country. The capital city is St. Paul. Minnesota has a diverse economy with medical tech and agriculture focus.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Minnesota includes 78.35% White, 6.8% Black or African American, 5.06% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,476,713 | 78.35% |
| Black or African American | 388,789 | 6.8% |
| Two or more races | 354,300 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 289,148 | 5.06% |
| Other race | 151,560 | 2.65% |
| Native American | 50,833 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,376 | 0.04% |
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Minnesota's average per capita income is $56,740. Household income levels show a median of $87,556. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $126,745 | $157,684 |
| Families | $111,492 | $140,512 |
| Households | $87,556 | $115,861 |
| Non Families | $51,687 | $69,365 |
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Minnesota’s population is heavily concentrated in the Twin Cities metro area, with Hennepin County at 1.26 million residents and Ramsey County at 534,000, though both have declined since 2020. The fastest growth is occurring in suburban and exurban counties, with Wright County and Sherburne County growing by 10.8% and 8.1% respectively. Rural counties show contrasting trends: while some northern counties like Pine County have grown over 9%, many agricultural counties are declining, with Traverse County showing the steepest loss at 12.8%.