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Minneapolis, MN Population by Age

The median age in Minneapolis, MN is 32.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.91% were under the age of 15, 27.53% aged 15 to 29, 45.38% aged 30 to 64, 9.13% aged 65 to 84, and 1.05% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Minneapolis, MN population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Minneapolis's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 25,682 6.04%
5 to 9 years 24,304 5.72%
10 to 14 years 21,911 5.15%
15 to 19 years 26,868 6.32%
20 to 24 years 41,396 9.74%
25 to 29 years 48,753 11.47%
30 to 34 years 43,379 10.2%
35 to 39 years 35,003 8.23%
40 to 44 years 27,176 6.39%
45 to 49 years 22,372 5.26%
50 to 54 years 22,226 5.23%
55 to 59 years 22,562 5.31%
60 to 64 years 20,172 4.75%
65 to 69 years 16,617 3.91%
70 to 74 years 11,583 2.72%
75 to 79 years 6,650 1.56%
80 to 84 years 3,969 0.93%
85 years and over 4,468 1.05%
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Minneapolis, MN population by age group

Key stats
140,161
Population under 25 years
154,311
Population aged 25-44
87,332
Population aged 45-64
43,287
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Minneapolis's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Minneapolis, MN population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 48,753 (11.47% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Minneapolis, MN was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 48,753 (11.47%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Minneapolis, MN was the 80-84 years with a population of 3,969 (0.93%).

Minneapolis, MN population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Minneapolis, MN's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Minneapolis's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Minneapolis, MN population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 297,915 (70.08% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 83,889 19.73%
18 to 64 years 297,915 70.08%
85 years and over 43,287 10.18%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Minneapolis's population under 18 was 19.73%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Minneapolis's working population (between 18 and 64) was 70.08%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Minneapolis's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 10.18% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Minneapolis, MN population pyramid

Population pyramid for Minneapolis, MN is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Minneapolis's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Minneapolis, MN, is 23.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Minneapolis, MN, is 14.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Minneapolis, MN is 37.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Minneapolis, MN is 7.2.
The graph shows Minneapolis's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Minneapolis, MN population pyramid i.e. Minneapolis population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Minneapolis, MN's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 12,736 12,946 25,682
5 to 9 years 11,861 12,443 24,304
10 to 14 years 10,942 10,969 21,911
15 to 19 years 13,411 13,457 26,868
20 to 24 years 20,221 21,175 41,396
25 to 29 years 25,264 23,489 48,753
30 to 34 years 22,479 20,900 43,379
35 to 39 years 18,386 16,617 35,003
40 to 44 years 14,151 13,025 27,176
45 to 49 years 11,778 10,594 22,372
50 to 54 years 11,905 10,321 22,226
55 to 59 years 11,936 10,626 22,562
60 to 64 years 10,545 9,627 20,172
65 to 69 years 8,096 8,521 16,617
70 to 74 years 5,654 5,929 11,583
75 to 79 years 2,964 3,686 6,650
80 to 84 years 1,910 2,059 3,969
85 years and over 1,450 3,018 4,468
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Things to know

What is the population of Minneapolis, MN under 18?

Minneapolis's population under the age of 18 is 83,889, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 19.73% of the total resident population of Minneapolis, MN.

What is the aging population in Minneapolis, MN?

Minneapolis's population aged 65 years and above was 43,287. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 10.18% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Minneapolis, MN Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Minneapolis age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Minneapolis population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Minneapolis. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Minneapolis by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Minneapolis.

Key observations

The largest age group in Minneapolis, MN was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 48,753 (11.47%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Minneapolis, MN was the 80-84 years with a population of 3,969 (0.93%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Minneapolis population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Minneapolis is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Minneapolis total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Minneapolis Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Minneapolis, MN Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Minneapolis - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Minneapolis population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Minneapolis. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Minneapolis population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Minneapolis population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Minneapolis is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Minneapolis is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Minneapolis Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Minneapolis, MN Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Minneapolis, MN population pyramid, which represents the Minneapolis population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Minneapolis, MN, is 23.2.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Minneapolis, MN, is 14.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Minneapolis, MN is 37.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Minneapolis, MN is 7.2.

Minneapolis population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Minneapolis population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Minneapolis for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Minneapolis for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Minneapolis for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Minneapolis Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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