Demographics of Minnesota
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| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
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| 1850 | 6,077 | |
| 1860 | 172,023 | 2,731% |
| 1870 | 439,706 | 156% |
| 1880 | 780,773 | 78% |
| 1890 | 1,310,283 | 68% |
| 1900 | 1,751,394 | 34% |
| 1910 | 2,075,708 | 19% |
| 1920 | 2,387,125 | 15% |
| 1930 | 2,563,953 | 7% |
| 1940 | 2,792,300 | 9% |
| 1950 | 2,982,483 | 7% |
| 1960 | 3,413,864 | 14% |
| 1970 | 3,804,971 | 11% |
| 1980 | 4,075,970 | 7% |
| 1990 | 4,375,099 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4,919,479 | 12% |
| 2005 est[1] | 5,132,799 | |
The Census Bureau estimates that Minnesota's population was 5,132,799 in 2005, making it the 21st most populous state in the nation. The population has increased 213,307 or 4.3% since 2000.[1] The gain since 2000 has resulted from a natural increase of 161,252 people (358,012 births minus 196,760 deaths) and net migration of 54,032 people into the state. Immigration from outside the United States resulted in a net increase of 70,800 people, while migration within the country produced a net loss of 16,768 people.
As of 2004 6.1% of Minnesota residents were foreign-born, compared to 11.1% for the nation.
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[edit] Race and ancestry
Over 75% of the population is of Western European descent, with the largest reported ancestries being German (37.3%), Norwegian (17.0%), Irish (12.2%), and Swedish (10.0%).[2] The state had a reputation of being relatively homogenous, but that is changing. The Hispanic population of Minnesota continues to increase in great numbers.[3] Recent immigrants have come from all over the world, including Hmongs, Somalis, Vietnamese, Indians, Middle Easterners, and emigrants from the former Soviet bloc. The state has the third-largest population of Hmong speakers in the United States. It is also first in concentration of Hmong population.[4] Many modern immigrants have been sponsored and assisted by religious congregations.
| Demographics of Minnesota (csv) | |||||
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| By race | White | Black | AIAN | Asian | NHPI |
| AIAN is American Indian or Alaskan Native - NHPI is Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | |||||
| 2000 (total population) | 92.06% | 4.18% | 1.66% | 3.31% | 0.12% |
| 2000 (hispanic only) | 2.70% | 0.14% | 0.12% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| 2005 (total population) | 90.94% | 4.96% | 1.63% | 3.86% | 0.13% |
| 2005 (hispanic only) | 3.40% | 0.17% | 0.12% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Growth 2000-2005 (total population) | 3.07% | 23.98% | 2.69% | 21.44% | 8.84% |
| Growth 2000-2005 (non-hispanic only) | 2.21% | 23.89% | 2.42% | 21.43% | 8.92% |
| Growth 2000-2005 (hispanic only) | 31.49% | 26.47% | 6.23% | 22.75% | 8.24% |
[edit] Population distribution
The population distribution by age in 2000 was:[5]
- 18+ 3,632,585 (73.8%)
- 21+ 3,414,300 (69.4%)
- 62+ 696,775 (14.2%)
- 65+ 594,266 (12.1%)
- Median age (years) 35.4
[edit] Religion
Over 75% of Minnesota's population identify themselves as Christians. Recently immigrants have formed appreciable communities of Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus. Religious affiliations in Minnesota:[6]
- Roman Catholic – 25%
- Protestant:
- Lutheran – 24%
- Baptist – 5%
- Methodist – 4%
- Presbyterian – 2%
- Assemblies of God – 2%
- Church of God – 2%
- Other Protestant – 6%
- Christian (unstated) – 7%
- Judaism – 1%
- Other – 2%
- No religion – 15%
- Refused to answer – 6%
[edit] References
- ^ a b Minnesota QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau Retrieved June 22, 2006.
- ^ Minnesota - Selected Social Characteristics. U.S. Census Bureau (2004). Retrieved on 2006-07-14.
- ^ Minnesota Population Projections by Race and Hispanic Origin Retrieved August 14, 2006.
- ^ Modern Language Ass'n List of Hmong Language speakers by State using 2000 census data Retrieved 4 September 2006.
- ^ Minnesota - DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics Retrieved July 26, 2006.
- ^ American Religious Identification Survey. The Graduate Center, City University of New York. Retrieved July 22, 2006.
