Minnesota
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Minnesota Population News Articles
Population Density
Historic & Projected Growth
Population by County
POPULATION DENSITY
People per square mile, 2010: 66.6
People per square mile, 2020: 71.7
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040
Year |
Population |
1790 |
0 |
1800 |
0 |
1810 |
0 |
1820 |
0 |
1830 |
0 |
1840 |
0 |
1850 |
6,077 |
1860 |
172,023 |
1870 |
439,706 |
1880 |
780,773 |
1890 |
1,310,283 |
1900 |
1,751,394 |
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 |
3,806,103 |
1980 |
4,075,970 |
1990 |
4,375,099 |
2000 |
4,919,479 |
2010 |
5,303,925 |
2020 |
5,706,494 |
2030 |
*6,070,551 |
2040 |
*6,364,886 |
Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)
Population by County
Census 2020 Population |
Census 2010 Population |
Change from 2000 |
Percent Change |
|
MINNESOTA |
5,706,494 |
5,303,925 |
402,569 |
7.59% |
Aitkin County |
15697 |
16,202 |
-505 |
-3.12% |
Anoka County |
363887 |
330,844 |
33,043 |
9.99% |
Becker County |
35183 |
32,504 |
2,679 |
8.24% |
Beltrami County |
46228 |
44,442 |
1,786 |
4.02% |
Benton County |
41379 |
38,451 |
2,928 |
7.61% |
Big Stone County |
5166 |
5,269 |
-103 |
-1.95% |
Blue Earth County |
69112 |
64,013 |
5,099 |
7.97% |
Brown County |
25912 |
25,893 |
19 |
0.07% |
Carlton County |
36207 |
35,386 |
821 |
2.32% |
Carver County |
106922 |
91,042 |
15,880 |
17.44% |
Cass County |
30066 |
28,567 |
1,499 |
5.25% |
Chippewa County |
12598 |
12,441 |
157 |
1.26% |
Chisago County |
56621 |
53,887 |
2,734 |
5.07% |
Clay County |
65318 |
58,999 |
6,319 |
10.71% |
Clearwater County |
8524 |
8,695 |
-171 |
-1.97% |
Cook County |
5600 |
5,176 |
424 |
8.19% |
Cottonwood County |
11517 |
11,687 |
-170 |
-1.45% |
Crow Wing County |
66123 |
62,500 |
3,623 |
5.80% |
Dakota County |
439882 |
398,552 |
41,330 |
10.37% |
Dodge County |
20867 |
20,087 |
780 |
3.88% |
Douglas County |
39006 |
36,009 |
2,997 |
8.32% |
Faribault County |
13921 |
14,553 |
-632 |
-4.34% |
Fillmore County |
21228 |
20,866 |
362 |
1.73% |
Freeborn County |
30895 |
31,255 |
-360 |
-1.15% |
Goodhue County |
47582 |
46,183 |
1,399 |
3.03% |
Grant County |
6074 |
6,018 |
56 |
0.93% |
Hennepin County |
1281565 |
1,152,425 |
129,140 |
11.21% |
Houston County |
18843 |
19,027 |
-184 |
-0.97% |
Hubbard County |
21344 |
20,428 |
916 |
4.48% |
Isanti County |
41135 |
37,816 |
3,319 |
8.78% |
Itasca County |
45014 |
45,058 |
-44 |
-0.10% |
Jackson County |
9989 |
10,266 |
-277 |
-2.70% |
Kanabec County |
16032 |
16,239 |
-207 |
-1.27% |
Kandiyohi County |
43732 |
42,239 |
1,493 |
3.53% |
Kittson County |
4207 |
4,552 |
-345 |
-7.58% |
Koochiching County |
12062 |
13,311 |
-1,249 |
-9.38% |
Lac qui Parle County |
6719 |
7,259 |
-540 |
-7.44% |
Lake County |
10905 |
10,866 |
39 |
0.36% |
Lake of the Woods County |
3763 |
4,045 |
-282 |
-6.97% |
Le Sueur County |
28674 |
27,703 |
971 |
3.51% |
Lincoln County |
5640 |
5,896 |
-256 |
-4.34% |
Lyon County |
25269 |
25,857 |
-588 |
-2.27% |
McLeod County |
36771 |
36,651 |
120 |
0.33% |
Mahnomen County |
5411 |
5,413 |
-2 |
-0.04% |
Marshall County |
9040 |
9,439 |
-399 |
-4.23% |
Martin County |
20025 |
20,840 |
-815 |
-3.91% |
Meeker County |
23400 |
23,300 |
100 |
0.43% |
Mille Lacs County |
26459 |
26,097 |
362 |
1.39% |
Morrison County |
34010 |
33,198 |
812 |
2.45% |
Mower County |
40029 |
39,163 |
866 |
2.21% |
Murray County |
8179 |
8,725 |
-546 |
-6.26% |
Nicollet County |
34454 |
32,727 |
1,727 |
5.28% |
Nobles County |
22290 |
21,378 |
912 |
4.27% |
Norman County |
6441 |
6,852 |
-411 |
-6.00% |
Olmsted County |
162847 |
144,248 |
18,599 |
12.89% |
Otter Tail County |
60081 |
57,303 |
2,778 |
4.85% |
Pennington County |
13992 |
13,930 |
62 |
0.45% |
Pine County |
28876 |
29,750 |
-874 |
-2.94% |
Pipestone County |
9424 |
9,596 |
-172 |
-1.79% |
Polk County |
31192 |
31,600 |
-408 |
-1.29% |
Pope County |
11308 |
10,995 |
313 |
2.85% |
Ramsey County |
552352 |
508,640 |
43,712 |
8.59% |
Red Lake County |
3935 |
4,089 |
-154 |
-3.77% |
Redwood County |
15425 |
16,059 |
-634 |
-3.95% |
Renville County |
14723 |
15,730 |
-1,007 |
-6.40% |
Rice County |
67097 |
64,142 |
2,955 |
4.61% |
Rock County |
9704 |
9,687 |
17 |
0.18% |
Roseau County |
15331 |
15,629 |
-298 |
-1.91% |
St. Louis County |
200231 |
200,226 |
5 |
0.00% |
Scott County |
150928 |
129,928 |
21,000 |
16.16% |
Sherburne County |
97183 |
88,499 |
8,684 |
9.81% |
Sibley County |
14836 |
15,226 |
-390 |
-2.56% |
Stearns County |
158292 |
150,642 |
7,650 |
5.08% |
Steele County |
37406 |
36,576 |
830 |
2.27% |
Stevens County |
9671 |
9,726 |
-55 |
-0.57% |
Swift County |
9838 |
9,783 |
55 |
0.56% |
Todd County |
25262 |
24,895 |
367 |
1.47% |
Traverse County |
3360 |
3,558 |
-198 |
-5.56% |
Wabasha County |
21387 |
21,676 |
-289 |
-1.33% |
Wadena County |
14065 |
13,843 |
222 |
1.60% |
Waseca County |
18968 |
19,136 |
-168 |
-0.88% |
Washington County |
267568 |
238,136 |
29,432 |
12.36% |
Watonwan County |
11253 |
11,211 |
42 |
0.37% |
Wilkin County |
6506 |
6,576 |
-70 |
-1.06% |
Winona County |
49671 |
51,461 |
-1,790 |
-3.48% |
Wright County |
141337 |
124,700 |
16,637 |
13.34% |
Yellow Medicine County |
9528 |
10,438 |
-910 |
-8.72% |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Minnesota Population News Articles
Minnesota state leaders give progress report on how they’re addressing climate change – Aug 8, 2024
Million gallon coal ash spill in Minnesota raises concerns about impacts on water and wildlife – Aug 1, 2024
Feds give Minnesota unprecedented $200 million to reduce carbon footprint in the food system – July 22, 2024
Climate change could drive loons out of Minnesota and Wisconsin, scientist warns – July 22, 2024
Minnesota works to define new law protecting vulnerable communities from pollution – July 16, 2024
Smith Foundry officials tout pollution test results; neighbors say more protections are needed – Feb 1, 2024
Warm winter could mean ecological ripple effects on Minnesota forests, wildlife – Jan 31, 2024
State to help pay for stormwater system upgrades as heavy rains become more common – Jan 31, 2024
Hold the salt: 67 Minnesota waterways now ‘impaired’ due to chloride – Jan 13, 2024
A Minnesota Utility Is Swapping Coal for Solar. It’s Like Taking 780,000 Cars Off the Road – Jan 12, 2024
A year after evacuation, Afghans are establishing deeper roots in Minnesota – Jan 6, 2024
The 7 Fast-Growing Counties in Minnesota Are Exploding in Growth – August 11, 2023
Wildfire smoke is hampering precious remaining days for some kids at summer camps – August 7, 2023
Oil pipeline construction in Minnesota ruptured an aquifer. Officials say it’s the 4th time – July 28, 2023
Third-year drought impacts Minnesota farmers as rainfall remains spotty – July 28, 2023
State-Funded Health Coverage for Immigrants as of July 2023 – July 27, 2023
How Minnesota’s Carbon Emissions Compare to Other States – July 26, 2023
Nearly all Minnesota deer exposed to pesticides linked to pollinator die-off – September 10, 2022
10 Largest Cities In Minnesota – September 7, 2022
“Extreme Heat Belt” will soon hit parts of Minnesota, study warns – August 18, 2022
Twin Cities residents far more likely to die of air pollution than homicide, study finds – August 17, 2022
Saint Paul and Minneapolis Launch Historic Electric Vehicle Carshare Fleet and Charging Station Network – May 13, 2022
Minnesota survey shows communities have made little progress in preparing for climate change – May 4, 2022
Thousands Of MN Homes, Roads At Risk Of Flooding Due To Climate Change, MPCA Says – May 4, 2022
Forecast: Wildfire smoke could hurt Minnesota air quality this summer, but nothing like 2021 – Apr 26, 2022
MDH Assessment Spells Out Health Risk From Chemicals Released By Water Gremlin – Apr 26, 2022
Federal Funding To Help Repair Aging Minnesota Bridges – January 28, 2022
Court of Appeals rescinds key PolyMet permit, says project must get new groundwater analysis – January 24, 2022
Cities across Minnesota declare climate emergencies, demand action – January 20, 2022
MPCA: Air quality back to pre-pandemic levels – January 19, 2022
17% of people live near toxic release facilities—here’s how it breaks down in Minnesota – January 7, 2022
In Minnesota, old power plants could be the on-ramp for new wind and solar – October 21, 2021
What the EPA’s plan to regulate ‘forever chemicals’ means for Minnesota – October 20, 2021
2020 CENSUS DATA REVEALS POPULATION INCREASE OF MORE THAN 13,000 FOR ROCHESTER – August 11, 2021
Here’s what the UN’s climate report says about Minnesota’s future – August 9, 2021
Unprecedented air quality alert continues across all of Minnesota, air quality alert due to wildfire smoke in effect through Tuesday, August. 3 – August 2, 2021
All corners of Minnesota are affected by this summer’s drought – July 28, 2021
New 30-year climate ‘normals’ show dramatic warming in Minnesota – April 21, 2021
State parks are on the frontline of climate change in Minnesota – April 14, 2021
Minnesota’s state butterfly in peril – January 25, 2021
Minnesota falls further away from greenhouse gas reduction goals – January 14, 2021
Minnesota homeless population numbered 7,977 last year, study finds – January 13, 2021
Minnesota Power pledges no carbon by 2050, zero coal by 2035V – January 12, 2021
Report: Minnesota air quality good — but not for everyone – January 11, 2021