Minnesota
Maps & Population Facts

Population
5,611,179
Residents per Sq. Mi.
70
Labor Participaton
69.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
36.0%
Median Household Income
$68,388
Median Individual Income
$37,397
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$51,221

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$224,000
Median Gross Rent
$939
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,500
Housing Units
2,437,726
People who reside in Minnesota live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
67%
Apt, Condo, Other
33%
Analysis

Minnesota is the 22nd most populated state, with most of the state's population clustered near Minneapolis. Despite having a corporate tax rate that is almost 10%, Minnesota performs strong economically with residents of Minnesota earning more money on average compared with other states.

The labor force participation rate in Minnesota is of the highest in the nation and Minnesota's education and health sector employs over 530,000 individuals. Minnesota's agricultural industry produces about 10 billion dollars annually between corn, soybeans, wheat and milk.

Income

Households in the state of Minnesota earn more money than the national median income, averaging 13% higher per household.

Housing

Minnesota has a median house price of $224,000. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other states. The cost of renting in Minnesota is 7% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 28% 47th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 20% 28th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 38. The age of the general population in Minnesota is comparable with other US states.

Minnesota ranks better than average for having an educated population. The state has more college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Minnesota
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Minnesota with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Minnesota
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Minnesota showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Minnesota USA
Median Property Value 224,000 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,500 1,513
Median Gross Rent 939 1,012
Property Vacancy 11.3% 12.6%
% Renters 28% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 70 93
Personal Comparison
Minnesota USA
Median Household Income 68,388 60,336
Median Individual Income 37,397 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 51,221 46,881
Median Age 37.9 38.1
Labor Participation 69.9% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 36.0% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Minnesota is:
77X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
30%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Minnesota is 54 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 6% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Minnesota cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Minneapolis 411,452
2. St. Paul 300,820
3. Rochester City 112,683
4. Duluth City 86,066
5. Bloomington 85,417

Highest Household Income

1. Minnetonka Beach 200,469
2. Sunfish Lake 199,375
3. Rochester Township 190,781
4. Davis 185,455
5. Dellwood 171,750

Highest Home Value

1. Minnetonka Beach 1,156,300
2. Sunfish Lake 912,200
3. Greenwood 838,500
4. Woodland 810,600
5. Medina 631,000

Highest Gross Rent

1. Stillwater Township 3,100
2. Grant 2,904
3. Minnetrista 2,518
4. North Oaks 2,451
5. May 2,333
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