Demographics of Minnesota
demographics of region
The demographics of Minnesota are tracked by the United States Census Bureau, with additional data gathered by the Minnesota State Demographic Center. According to the most recent estimates, Minnesota's population as of 2020 was approximately 5.7 million, making it the 22nd most populous state in the United States. The total fertility rate in Minnesota was roughly 1.87 in 2019, slightly below the replacement rate of 2.1.
For decades, Minnesota has been characterized by a higher number of births than deaths. The state has seen significant population growth in the past century, both through natural increase and immigration. In 2020, approximately 8% of the population was foreign-born.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Minnesota was a significant destination for European immigrants, especially from Germany, Norway, and Sweden. In more recent years, the state has become a new home for refugees and immigrants from Latin America (primarily Mexicans, Salvadorans, and Ecuadorians), East Africa (especially Somalis and Ethiopians), South Asia (mostly Indians), West Africa (primarily Liberians) and Southeast Asia (primarily Hmong, Burmese, Lao, and Vietnamese communities).
The population of Minnesota is not only diverse in terms of birthplace and ancestry, but also in terms of age and socioeconomic status. Minnesota boasts a well-educated populace, with one of the highest high school graduation rates in the nation and a robust system of public and private colleges and universities.
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