Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Minneapolis, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

427,246

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.8%251,135

Black

18.5%79,251

Hispanic/Latino

10.1%43,051

Two or More

6%25,459

Asian

5.3%22,472

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%3,045

Other

0.6%2,739

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%94

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%8,076

High School Diploma

10.9%31,587

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%13,480

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%31,501

Associate's Degree

6.8%19,718

Bachelor's Degree

33.3%96,603

Master's Degree

15.4%44,563

Professional Degree

3.9%11,438

Doctorate

2.9%8,356

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

55.5%

Graduate+

22.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$362,200

Median Renti

$1,371

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.7%91,980

Renter-Occupied

52.3%100,754

Total Units

209,080

Homeownership

47.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%1,843

$50K–$100K

1%927

$100K–$150K

2.3%2,076

$150K–$200K

6.4%5,889

$200K–$300K

21.7%19,958

$300K–$500K

43.1%39,612

$500K–$1M

19.3%17,758

$1M+

4.3%3,917

Rent Distribution

Under $500

8,875

$500–$750

4,546

$750–$1,000

9,868

$1,000–$1,250

19,147

$1,250–$1,500

14,645

$1,500–$2,000

23,589

$2,000+

18,436

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%3,824

2010–2019

9.4%19,596

2000–2009

6.4%13,329

1990–1999

3.7%7,700

1980–1989

6.6%13,695

1970–1979

8.2%17,041

1960–1969

7%14,648

1950–1959

8.2%17,098

1940–1949

6%12,612

1939 or earlier

42.8%89,537

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.3%135,479

Electricity

25%48,183

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%3,410

Other

1.3%2,455

No Fuel

1.1%2,083

Fuel Oil

0.3%527

Wood

0.2%354

Solar

0.1%231

Coal

0%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,846

Mean Household Incomei

$115,325

Per Capita Incomei

$52,692

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

259,839

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%11,580

$10K–$15K

4.1%7,988

$15K–$20K

3.2%6,090

$20K–$25K

2.9%5,673

$25K–$30K

3%5,874

$30K–$35K

3.1%5,887

$35K–$40K

3.2%6,179

$40K–$45K

3.2%6,076

$45K–$50K

3.1%5,962

$50K–$60K

6.4%12,293

$60K–$75K

8.7%16,768

$75K–$100K

12.1%23,325

$100K–$125K

9.5%18,328

$125K–$150K

7.9%15,229

$150K–$200K

9.4%18,062

$200K+

14.2%27,420

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

17,263

Residentsi

31,906

Avg. Tenant Renti

$419/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing5,030 homes96% occupied$355/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6,886 homes86% occupied$487/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab80 homes113% occupied$233/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 84,995 homes91% occupied$395/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC234 homes93% occupied$381/mo rent

811/PRAC37 homes85% occupied$429/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,846/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

88.9%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

9.4%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

1.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

62.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83.4% of subsidized households are minority

28.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

58,47813.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

7,316

India

2,563

China

2,161

Korea

1,613

Canada

1,272

Philippines

965

United Kingdom

738

Guatemala

488

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

239,419

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

243,945

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11,614(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured