Minneapolis, MN

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2021 Population
425,091
0.131% 1-year growth
US Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic
(DFL) Party
US Senator
Tina Smith
Democratic
(DFL) Party
2021 Median Age
32.7
1.24% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
17%
6.88% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$70,099
6.1% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$284,400
6.08% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
244,523
0.134% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Minneapolis, MN had a population of 425k people with a median age of 32.7 and a median household income of $70,099. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Minneapolis, MN grew from 424,536 to 425,091, a 0.131% increase and its median household income grew from $66,068 to $70,099, a 6.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Minneapolis, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.7%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.07%).

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.

93% of the residents in Minneapolis, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Minneapolis, MN are Capella University (14,837 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (14,640 degrees), and Walden University (12,768 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Minneapolis, MN was $284,400, and the homeownership rate was 48.1%.

Most people in Minneapolis, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Minneapolis, MN was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Minneapolis, MN is home to a population of 425k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.8% of Minneapolis, MN residents were born outside of the country (63k people).

In 2021, there were 3.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (255k people) in Minneapolis, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 77.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93%
2021 Citizenship
92.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93% of Minneapolis, MN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Minneapolis, MN was 92.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Minneapolis, MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    255k ± 2.64k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    77.4k ± 2.62k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    23.8k ± 1.47k
9.83%
Hispanic Population
41.8k people

In 2021, there were 3.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (255k people) in Minneapolis, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 77.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.83% of the people in Minneapolis, MN are hispanic (41.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Minneapolis, MN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    55,478 ± 5,754 people
  2. Somalia
    39,298 ± 4,850 people
  3. India
    30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.8%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
63k people
15.2%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
64.4k people

As of 2021, 14.8% of Minneapolis, MN residents (63k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Minneapolis, MN was 15.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,976 ± 388
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,872 ± 497
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,515 ± 256

Minneapolis, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Minneapolis, MN employs 245k people. The largest industries in Minneapolis, MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (36,751 people), Educational Services (30,159 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (28,821 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($125,357), Utilities ($82,633), and Finance & Insurance ($81,665).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

245k
2021 Value
± 3,745
0.134%
1 Year growth
± 2.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Minneapolis, MN grew at a rate of 0.134%, from 244k employees to 245k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Minneapolis, MN, are Management Occupations (28,039 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (22,336 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (21,548 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Minneapolis, MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

245k
2021 Value
± 3,745
0.134%
1 Year growth
± 2.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Minneapolis, MN grew at a rate of 0.134%, from 244k employees to 245k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Minneapolis, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (36,751 people), Educational Services (30,159 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (28,821 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,562
Median earning men ± $1,353
$41,553
Median earning women ± $907

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,323), Public Administration ($76,971), and Wholesale Trade ($67,566).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,380), Wholesale Trade ($61,974), and Construction ($61,418).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $28.4B
  2. $26.2B
  3. $23.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B
2020 Value in Minnesota
$636B
Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota
91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $25.1B
  2. $14.8B
  3. $14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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.

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
Tina Smith
Senator from Minnesota2
Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

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.

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US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Minneapolis, MN awarded 46,165 degrees. The student population of Minneapolis, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 44,825 male students and 106,412 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Minneapolis, MN are White (23,845 and 54.3%), followed by Black or African American (9,012 and 20.5%), Unknown (3,822 and 8.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (3,081 and 7.01%).

The largest universities in Minneapolis, MN by number of degrees awarded are Capella University (14,837 and 32.1%), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (14,640 and 31.7%), and Walden University (12,768 and 27.7%).

The most popular majors in Minneapolis, MN are Registered Nursing (8,553 and 18.5%), General Business Administration & Management (2,817 and 6.1%), and General Psychology (1,852 and 4.01%).

The median tuition costs in Minneapolis, MN are $26,350 for private four year colleges, and $13,532 and $32,096 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Minneapolis, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 151,237 (29.6% men and 70.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 151,237 students enrolled in Minneapolis, MN, 29.6% men and 70.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 73,529 records, of which 69.3% were women and 30.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 4,190 degree-majors awarded
  2. 1,318 degree-majors awarded
  3. 1,049 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Minneapolis, MN was Registered Nursing with 4,190 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 14,837 degrees awarded
  2. 14,640 degrees awarded
  3. 12,768 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Capella University with 14,837 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 13,395 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Minneapolis, MN, which is 0.409 times less than the 32,770 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 23,845 degrees mean that there were 2.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 9,012 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,350) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,290) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Minneapolis, MN was $284,400 in 2021, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $268,100 to $284,400, a 6.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Minneapolis, MN is 48.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Minneapolis, MN have an average commute time of 23.2 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.

Median household income in Minneapolis, MN is $70,099. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Minneapolis, MN was Census Tract 1114 with a value of $178,450, followed by Census Tract 1113 and Census Tract 1112, with respective values of $157,989 and $149,228.

Property

$284,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,116
$87,678
Median Property Taxes
±$1,950

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.

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Rent vs Own

48.1%
Homeownership
2021
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 48.1% of the housing units in Minneapolis, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.4%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1114
  2. Census Tract 1113
  3. Census Tract 1112

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Minneapolis, MN was Census Tract 1114 with a value of $178,450, followed by Census Tract 1113 and Census Tract 1112, with respective values of $157,989 and $149,228.

The following map shows all of the places in Minneapolis, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$70,099
Median Household Income
± $1,354
182k
Number of Households
± 3,123

In 2021, the median household income of the 182k households in Minneapolis, MN grew to $70,099 from the previous year's value of $66,068.

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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Minneapolis, MN is from Minnesota.
0.459
2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota
0.458
2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (56.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.8%)
  3. Public Transit (10.1%)

In 2021, 56.4% of workers in Minneapolis, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.1%).

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.

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Commute Time

23.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Minneapolis, MN have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.13% of the workforce in Minneapolis, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Minneapolis, MN (69.9k out of 410k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 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.

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93.9% of the population of Minneapolis, MN has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 7.21% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.818% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hennepin County, MN see 816 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year (843 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 993 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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816 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hennepin County, MN

Primary care physicians in Hennepin County, MN see an average of 816 patients per year. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year (843 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hennepin County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 33.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.85% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

6.15%
Uninsured
53.2%
Employer Coverage
21.4%
Medicaid
7.21%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
0.818%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Minneapolis, MN declined by 1.33% from 6.23% to 6.15%.

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.

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