MINNESOTA

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

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census


Minnesota Population News Articles

Trump’s EPA wants to narrow the scope of federal water protections. What does that mean in Minnesota? – Dec 12, 2025

Climate change is reshaping Minnesota winters – Dec 5, 2025

The Winter Threat to Minnesota’s Water: Local Watersheds Rally Against Road Salt Pollution – Nov 29, 2025

Five Northern Minnesota soil and water conservation districts were awarded funds to help prevent and clean up garbage and other waste left on the ice. – Nov 25, 2025

Feds: 14 people arrested during immigration raid on St. Paul company Bro-Tex – Nov 21, 2025

Minnesota pollution agency fines Claremont ethanol plant for violations – Nov 19, 2025

Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities in Minnesota Right Now - Aug 18, 2025

AG Pollution Contaminates Ground Water - And State Agencies Fail to Act – Aug 9, 2025

Top 5 MN Cities People Are Flocking To Right Now – Aug 8, 2025

Two regions of Minnesota are suffering far worse air quality than others. Here’s why. – July 24, 2025

Why You Should Never Throw Aluminum Cans in the Trash in Minnesota – Feb 6, 2025

Minnesota immigrant advocates, lawyers brace for possible end of birthright citizenship – Feb 4, 2025

Report: Air quality in Minnesota is trending down the last three years – Jan 31, 2025

Greenhouse gas emissions grow in latest data, throwing Minnesota off target for climate goals – Jan 31, 2025

Environmental groups sue Minnesota agencies over nitrate pollution – Jan 29, 2025

In the News: John Abraham on Record Ocean Temperatures and Minnesota’s Wild Weather – Jan 21, 2025

Minnesota becomes latest US state to ban 'forever chemicals' – Oct 25, 2024

Minnesota Warning As Springs Polluted With Pesticides, Analysis Reveals – Oct 24, 2024

Minnesota Homeless Study shows who makes up the unhoused population in the state – Oct 24, 2024

Analysts agree that climate change is costing Minnesotans money – Oct 14, 2024

Dry September Brings Drought Conditions Back to Minnesota – Sept 26, 2024

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

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