Information About Minneapolis
Social Data
The total estimated population is 995,819. Density is average at 3,427 persons per square mile.
Races of Residents
Population by Race: White: 782,340; Black: 99,347; Asian: 50,096; Two or More Races: 28,976; American Indian: 11,747; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 487; Other Race: 22,826; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 44,529 (4%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 951,290 (96%)
There are 103,444 foreign born residents, of which 32.8% are naturalized citizens.
Most Common Birthplaces
Foreign Born: Mexico: 17,720; Laos: 9,308; Vietnam: 6,844; India: 4,479; Korea: 3,434; Canada: 3,096; Ethopia: 2,932; U.S. Born: This State: 602,598; Midwest: 180,943; South: 39,222; West: 34,929; Northeast: 28,090;
The sex distribution is 49% male and 51% female. The median age is 35 years.
Age Distribution
There are 77,000 married couples with children and 34,861 single-parent households (7,149 men, 27,712 women).
Economic Data
The median household income is $50,519 in 1999 dollars.
Median Household Income Comparisons
U.S.: $41,994; Minnesota: $47,111; Minneapolis: $50,519;
9% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Poverty Level Comparisons
U.S.: 12%; Minnesota: 8%; Minneapolis: 9%;
Household Income Distribution
In thousands of dollars.
Work Type and Occupations
Work Type: Private wage and salary: 408,390; Government: 60,947; Self-employed: 27,246; Unpaid family work: 876; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 217,679; Sales and office: 155,921; Professional and related: 129,695; Office and administrative support: 93,123; Management, business, and financial operations: 87,984; Service: 72,237;
The average commute time is 23 minutes to and from work.
Transportation to Work
Car or truck (drove alone): 395,998; Car or truck (carpooled): 55,160; Public transportation: 42,917; Worked at home: 18,780; Walked: 18,412; Bicycle: 4,679; Motorcycle: 382;
Educational Attainment
Percent of population in Minneapolis.
Housing Data
There are 421,828 housing units, of which 257,867 are single family homes.
Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing
All Housing Units: Owner: 265,202; Renter: 145,879; Vacant: 10,747; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 207,813; Not Mortgaged: 57,389;
The median single family home value is $146,855.
Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes
U.S.: $1,088; Minnesota: $1,044; Minneapolis: $1,125;
Median Rent for Rental Units
U.S.: $519; Minnesota: $521; Minneapolis: $631;
The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.
Housing Units By Year Built
1939 or earlier: 95,907; 1940 to 1949: 31,995; 1950 to 1959: 74,706; 1960 to 1969: 67,416; 1970 to 1979: 66,210; 1980 to 1989: 54,031; 1990 to 1994: 16,397; 1995 to 1998: 10,819; 1999 to March 2000: 4,347;
0.5% of homes lack plumbing and 0.9% lack telephone service.
Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel
Utility Gas: 352,726; Electricity: 43,923; Other: 4,374; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 3,716;
