Demographics & People — Hanover, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,495 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,000 |
| Median Age | 36.1 |
| Total Households | 1,169 |
| Family Households | 925 |
| Average Household Size | 2.99 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0696 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,173 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Asian | 91 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 972 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 787 |
| Norwegian | 444 |
| Swedish | 326 |
| American | 319 |
| Other groups | 297 |
| Irish | 244 |
| Finnish | 178 |
| French (except Basque) | 163 |
| Polish | 144 |
Language
| English Only | 3,144 |
| Spanish | 3 |
| Population 5+ | 3,222 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 95 |
| Population 18+ | 2,350 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hanover, Minnesota.