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  Minnesota - Demographic History
State DETAILS
Parents > United States > Minnesota  
Websitehttp://www.state.mn.us
Established May 11, 1858
Disbanded Still Active
Last ModifiedRP October 01, 2021 07:50pm
Description Name Etomology: from Dakota Indian word Minisota ("sky tinted waters")
Total Area: 84,068 square miles (217,736 square kilometers - the 12th largest state)
Length (longest distance, north to south): 411 miles
Width (longest distance, east to west): 357 miles
Designation as a Territory: March 3, 1849
Entrance into Union: May 11, 1858 (the 32d state to enter the Union)
State Song: "Hail! Minnesota."
Abbreviation: MN
Population: 4,375,099 (1990 census) - 20th largest state - 70.6% urban, 29.4% rural,
94.4% White, 2.2% African American, 1.8% Asian or Pacific Islander, 1.2% Hispanic,
1.1% American Indian, Aleutian, or Eskimo, 0.5% other.
Population Density: 54.3 persons per square mile
Capitol: St. Paul
Largest City: Minneapolis (368,383 people)
Average Elevation: 1,200 feet
Highest Point: Eagle Mountain, 2,301 feet
Lowest Point: surface of Lake Superior, 602 feet
Total Area of Inland Water: 4,779 square miles
Number of Lakes Over 10 Acres: 15,291
Largest Lake: Red Lake, 451 square miles
Average Annual Precipitation: 28.32 inches
Average Annual Snowfall: 49.6 inches
Average temperature in January: 11.2? F
Average Temperature in July: 73.1? F
State Motto State Tree State Flower State Bird State Fish
L'Etoile du Nord (The North Star) Norway Pine Pink and White Lady's Slipper Common Loon Walleye
 
State Grain State Mushroom State Muffin State Gemstone State Beverage
Wild Rice Morel Blueberry Lake Superior Agate Milk


Registration is Nonpartisan. Prior to 1974 MN had villages and boroughs. After January 1, 1974, all incorporated municipalities are cities.

INFORMATION
DatePopulation
Apr 01, 2020
Population
5,706,494 (100%)
Apr 01, 2010
Population
5,303,925 (100%)
Apr 01, 2000
Population
4,919,479 (100%)
Apr 01, 1990
Population
4,375,099 (100%)
Apr 01, 1980
Population
4,075,970 (100%)
Apr 01, 1970
Population
3,806,103 (100%)
Apr 01, 1960
Population
3,413,864 (100%)
Apr 01, 1950
Population
2,982,483 (100%)
Apr 01, 1940
Population
2,792,300 (100%)
Apr 01, 1930
Population
2,563,953 (100%)
Apr 01, 1920
Population
2,387,125 (100%)
Apr 01, 1910
Population
2,075,708 (100%)
Apr 01, 1900
Population
1,751,394 (100%)
Apr 01, 1890
Population
1,301,826 (100%)
Apr 01, 1880
Population
780,773 (100%)
Apr 01, 1870
Population
439,706 (100%)
Apr 01, 1860
Population
172,023 (100%)
Apr 01, 1850
Population
6,077 (100%)