Population of Minnesota

Analysis# Minnesota Population Analysis Minnesota's population of 5.78 million represents 8.98% growth over the past decade, positioning it as the 22nd most populous state. The state's growth rate is moderate compared to high-growth Sun Belt states, reflecting slower Midwestern expansion patterns. Peak growth occurred in the 1910s, demonstrating that Minnesota's population boom predates the post-World War II suburban expansion that characterized much of the nation's demographic trajectory.