Minnesota

MN · 87 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #22 of 52
59th percentile
Median Household Income
$89,062 +18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #14 of 52
75th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.3% −26.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3 of 52
96th percentile
Median Home Value
$329,300 +16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #23 of 52
57th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.4% +16.9% vs nat'l
Rank #12 of 52
78th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.1% −23.4% vs nat'l
Rank #15 of 52
73th percentile

At a Glance

72.2% Homeownership
95.3% Insured
39.4% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in Minnesota

# County Median Income
1 Carver County $125,946
2 Scott County $119,314
3 Washington County $115,345
4 Wright County $107,209
5 Dakota County $106,318
6 Sherburne County $105,466
7 Anoka County $101,869
8 Chisago County $99,400
9 Hennepin County $97,653
10 Dodge County $95,739

Lowest Income Counties in Minnesota

# County Median Income
87 Mahnomen County $59,441
86 Martin County $59,507
85 Swift County $60,412
84 Aitkin County $60,833
83 Wadena County $61,467
82 Traverse County $62,989
81 Clearwater County $64,475
80 Nobles County $66,101
79 Faribault County $66,815
78 Koochiching County $66,940

About Minnesota

Minnesota has a total population of 5,739,445, making it the 22nd most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 87 counties.

The median household income in Minnesota is $89,062, ranking 14th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 9.3% and the unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.

Housing in Minnesota has a median home value of $329,300 with a homeownership rate of 72.2%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,280 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in Minnesota