Minnesota
With a population of 5,739,445, Minnesota is the #22 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 87 counties. The median age of residents is 38.8 years. Households earn a median income of $89,062, 19% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 9.3% and a median home value of $329,300.
Demographics
Minnesota has a population of 5,739,445, making it the #22 most populous state. The median age is 38.8 years.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Minnesota is $89,062, ranking #14 among all states. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Minnesota is $329,300. Renters pay a median of $1,280/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Minnesota, 39.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 16.9% above the national average, ranking #12 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Minnesota is 79.3 years. 13.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.4% lack health insurance. 95.3% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
13.9% of adults in Minnesota smoke , 34.1% are obese , and 23.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 23.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Minnesota is 3.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 8.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
10.3% of children in Minnesota live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 9.5 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Minnesota is 79.8%. The mean commute time is 24.8 min, which is 10.0% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Minnesota voted Democratic with a margin of 4.2%. The vote was 51.1% Dem / 46.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Minnesota
Minnesota has 87 counties. The highest median income county is Carver County at $125,946.
Highest Income Counties
| 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
| 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 |
All 87 Counties
About Minnesota
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.