The U.S. Census Bureau released official 2020 block-level census data last week. The data shows the populations for townships, cities and counties in the state. It also provides race data for each local unit of government. The Minnesota State Demographer Center has also published the data on its website for redistricting purposes. There it can be found by census block, census tract, place (city, township or Census Designated Place), county subdivision, county, school district, legislative district, and congressional district. They continue to update the data types available on their website as well.
The 2020 census now shows Minnesota with 854 cities, with the addition of Credit River. A for population growth or decline, 460 cities gained population, 387 lost population and seven cities remained the same. Minneapolis had the highest population increase at 47,376, while Winona had the largest decline, with 1,644 fewer residents than in 2010. The data also showed approximately 20% of cities remained stagnant, with population changes of plus or minus nine or fewer residents.
CGMC’s policy analyst has cleaned the data and put it in a legible format for CGMC members and others to view and use:
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- PDF document showing the changes in population from 2010 to 2020 for CGMC member cities
- PDF document showing the change in population from 2010 to 2020 for all cities in Minnesota
- Excel spreadsheet with race data for all cities in Minnesota (this includes data by only one race, more than one race, total populations above 18, and total populations above 18 by race)
If you have any questions about the census data, please contact CGMC policy analyst Ania McDonnell at acmcdonnell@flaherty-hood.com.
