70.5/100
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population430,324Annual change+0.05%
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MNMidwestMinnesota Lifestyle Guide
Research-backed state profile for Minnesota, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalSaint Paul
2025 population5,830,405
Annual change+0.57%
Census regionMidwest
Indexed cities5
About Minnesota
Minnesota is part of the West North Central division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Midwest region, with Saint Paul as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 5,830,405 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Bloomington, and Duluth.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 5,830,405. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.57%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
- Rochester
- Bloomington
- Duluth
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in Minnesota
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
70.3/100
Minnesota
St. Paul
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population306,684Annual change-0.02%
Explore lifestyle & data →71.3/100
Minnesota
Rochester
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population124,292Annual change+0.88%
Explore lifestyle & data →70.1/100
Minnesota
Bloomington
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population89,034Annual change+0.72%
Explore lifestyle & data →70.8/100
Minnesota
Duluth
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population88,330Annual change+0.23%
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