Minnesota State Population
Minnesota's 5.7 million residents.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,075,708 |
| 1920 | 2,387,125 |
| 1930 | 2,563,953 |
| 1940 | 2,792,300 |
| 1950 | 2,982,483 |
| 1960 | 3,413,864 |
| 1970 | 3,804,971 |
| 1980 | 4,075,970 |
| 1990 | 4,375,099 |
| 2000 | 4,919,479 |
| 2010 | 5,303,925 |
| 2020 | 5,706,494 |
Minnesota's population currently stands at approximately 5.7 million residents, reflecting a history of steady, albeit often moderate, growth since its territorial establishment. Following rapid expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries fueled by European immigration and the development of agriculture and industry, the state has continued to see consistent, though sometimes slower, increases. Today, while natural increase (births outweighing deaths) contributes to growth, international migration has become a significant factor, often offsetting periods of net domestic out-migration. Current trends include increasing demographic diversity, particularly within the bustling Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the vast majority of Minnesotans reside, and a gradual aging of the overall population.
Data Source: US Census Bureau