Minnesota population estimates: number and characteristics of the current population

Population estimates give information on present and past population.  Estimates rely on statistical methods and administrative records.

Projections tell about the population at future dates.  If you want information about future population, go the the Projections page or look under "Population forecasting" on the A to Z index.

State Demographic Center Estimates

The Minnesota State Demographic Center is required by law to produce annual population and household estimates for counties, cities and townships.  Estimates are released in July and are benchmarked to April 1 of the previous year.  The estimates are used to determine local government aid and levy limits. Population and household estimates for cities and townships within the seven-county Twin Cities area as well as the counties themselves (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties) are produced independently by the Metropolitan Council.

Post-2000 Minnesota Population, Household and Persons Per Household Estimates

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• Annual estimates of city and township population, households and persons per household, 2000 to 2006. Provides annual population estimates for cities and townships in Minnesota. (Dataset)
• Annual estimates of county population, households and persons per household, 2000 to 2006. Provides annual population estimates for counties in Minnesota. (Dataset)

Historical statistics

• Annual population and household estimates: 1990 to 1999 estimates. These estimates are not updated to reflect 2000 Census results.
• 2000 Census SF1 and SF3: Report and Mapping Menu: 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 Census population and most recent estimates.

U.S. Census Bureau Estimates

• U.S. Census Bureau population estimates  Highlight "estimates data" to see list of available estimates or ‘Archives’ to see estimates from before 1990.  Estimates include total population, age and sex, and race and ethnicity.  Geographic areas include states, counties, cities and metropolitan areas.  Not all types of data are available for all areas.