Demographics & People — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 426,845 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~428,100 |
| Median Age | 33.4 |
| Total Households | 188,944 |
| Family Households | 79,565 |
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5329 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 262,889 |
| Black or African American | 77,906 |
| Asian | 22,250 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44,748 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 105,600 |
| German | 87,631 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 83,416 |
| Irish | 44,790 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 42,067 |
| Norwegian | 39,271 |
| Subsaharan African | 32,008 |
| English | 29,083 |
| Swedish | 25,760 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 22,751 |
Language
| English Only | 320,161 |
| Spanish | 29,431 |
| Population 5+ | 402,591 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 12,016 |
| Population 18+ | 344,833 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 26.2% |
| 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota.