Minneapolis, MN

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2024 Population

427,246

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2024 Median Age

33.4

1.21% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

16%

2.4% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$80,846

0.719% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$362,200

4.8% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

243,945

0.503% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Minneapolis, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.1% of the residents in Minneapolis, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Minneapolis, MN are Capella University (19,175 degrees awarded in 2024), Walden University (12,820 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (12,810 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Minneapolis, MN was $362,200, and the homeownership rate was 47.7%.

Most people in Minneapolis, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Minneapolis, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Minneapolis, MN is home to a population of 427k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.5% of Minneapolis, MN residents were born outside of the country (57.5k people).

In 2024, there were 3.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (251k people) in Minneapolis, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 79.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 22.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.1%

2024 Citizenship

93.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.1% of Minneapolis, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Minneapolis, MN was 93.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Minneapolis, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Minneapolis, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
251k ± 3.48k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
79.3k ± 2.72k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
22.5k ± 1.54k

10.1%

Hispanic Population

43.1k people

10.1% of the people in Minneapolis, MN are hispanic (43.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Minneapolis, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
61,898 ± 6,075 people
Somalia
36,765 ± 4,692 people
India
31,170 ± 4,323 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,898 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,765 and India with 31,170.

Foreign-Born Population

13.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

57.5k people

13.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

59.5k people

As of 2024, 13.5% of Minneapolis, MN residents (57.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Minneapolis, MN was 13.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Minneapolis, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,475 ± 537
Vietnam
3,424 ± 415
Gulf War (1990s)
1,346 ± 304

Minneapolis, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Minneapolis, MN.

Health

94.4% of the population of Minneapolis, MN has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 7.89% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.693% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 32.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.65%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

7.89%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.693%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Minneapolis, MN declined by 4.22% from 5.89% to 5.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Minneapolis, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Minneapolis, MN employs 244k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Minneapolis, MN were Health Care & Social Assistance (35,881 people), Educational Services (30,303 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (29,849 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($119,952), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($108,205), and Finance & Insurance ($102,649).

Employment

Occupations

244k

2024 Value

± 4,161

−0.503%

1 Year decline

± 2.37%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Minneapolis, MN declined at a rate of −0.503%, from 245k employees to 244k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Minneapolis, MN, are Management Occupations (30,545 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (22,168 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,326 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Minneapolis, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

244k

2024 Value

± 4,161

−0.503%

1 Year decline

± 2.37%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Minneapolis, MN declined at a rate of −0.503%, from 245k employees to 244k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Minneapolis, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (35,881 people), Educational Services (30,303 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (29,849 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Minneapolis, MN, though some of these residents may live in Minneapolis, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,342

Median earning men ± $1,247

$50,737

Median earning women ± $1,173

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,119), Public Administration ($85,964), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($79,732).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,620), Construction ($73,281), and Public Administration ($73,095).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Minneapolis, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Minneapolis, MN awarded 48,836 degrees. The student population of Minneapolis, MN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 46,964 male students and 121,289 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Minneapolis, MN are White (23,625 and 50.3%), Black or African American (11,663 and 24.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4,547 and 9.69%), and Asian (3,124 and 6.66%).

The largest universities in Minneapolis, MN by number of degrees awarded are Capella University (19,175 and 39.3%), Walden University (12,820 and 26.3%), and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (12,810 and 26.2%).

The most popular majors in Minneapolis, MN are Registered Nursing (12,190 and 25%), General Business Administration & Management (2,470 and 5.06%), and General Psychology (2,157 and 4.42%).

The median tuition costs are $30,350 for private four year colleges, and $15,148 and $36,296 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Minneapolis, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 168,253 (27.9% men and 72.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 168,253 students enrolled in Minneapolis, MN, 27.9% men and 72.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 74,970 records, of which 71.2% were women and 28.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
8,351 degrees awarded
General Psychology
1,530 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
752 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Minneapolis, MN was Registered Nursing with 8,351 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Minneapolis, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Capella University
19,175 degrees awarded
Walden University
12,820 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
12,810 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Capella University with 19,175 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 12,658 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Minneapolis, MN, which is 0.35 times less than the 36,178 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 23,625 degrees mean that there were 2.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 11,663 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,350) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,066) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Minneapolis, MN was $362,200 in 2024, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $345,600 to $362,200, a 4.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Minneapolis, MN is 47.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Minneapolis, MN have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Minneapolis, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$362,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,232

$91,980

Median Property Taxes

±$2,067

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Minneapolis, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Minneapolis, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.7%

Homeownership

2024

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 47.7% of the housing units in Minneapolis, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Minneapolis, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,846

Median Household Income

± $1,824

193k

Number of Households

± 3,743

In 2024, the median household income of the 193k households in Minneapolis, MN grew to $80,846 from the previous year's value of $80,269.

The following chart displays the households in Minneapolis, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Minneapolis, MN is from Minnesota.

0.452

2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.454

2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (51.9%)
Worked At Home (26.2%)
Public Transit (6.76%)

In 2024, 51.9% of workers in Minneapolis, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (26.2%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Minneapolis, MN have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Minneapolis, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Minneapolis, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Minneapolis, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Minneapolis, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Minneapolis, MN (65.6k out of 411k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Minneapolis, MN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.