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Most Populated Cities in Minnesota

Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the most populated cities in Minnesota based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Minneapolis leads the ranking with a value of 426,845 and a population of 426,845.

The top three cities are Minneapolis (426,845), St. Paul (307,762), and Rochester (121,638). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Minnesota.

RankCityValuePopulation
#1Minneapolis426,845426,845
#2St. Paul307,762307,762
#3Rochester121,638121,638
#4Bloomington88,83888,838
#5Duluth86,86386,863
#6Brooklyn Park84,34984,349
#7Plymouth79,52679,526
#8Woodbury76,94576,945
#9Lakeville72,48072,480
#10Blaine71,26171,261
#11Maple Grove70,53970,539
#12St. Cloud69,92669,926
#13Eagan68,15868,158
#14Burnsville64,29564,295
#15Coon Rapids63,34863,348
#16Eden Prairie63,24963,249
#17Apple Valley55,69655,696
#18Minnetonka53,25653,256
#19Edina53,12553,125
#20St. Louis Park49,54149,541
#21Shakopee45,00245,002
#22Mankato44,88244,882
#23Moorhead44,70644,706
#24Maplewood40,98140,981
#25Cottage Grove40,12440,124
#26Richfield36,72536,725
#27Roseville35,90535,905
#28Inver Grove Heights35,77235,772
#29Andover32,82532,825
#30Brooklyn Center32,81132,811
#31Savage32,70632,706
#32Fridley29,94429,944
#33Chaska28,14628,146
#34Oakdale28,10928,109
#35Ramsey28,07028,070
#36Prior Lake27,83227,832
#37Shoreview26,72426,724
#38Rosemount26,50926,509
#39Owatonna26,46226,462
#40Elk River26,36726,367
#41Austin26,16726,167
#42Chanhassen26,00126,001
#43Winona25,99825,998
#44Faribault24,45824,458
#45White Bear Lake24,02624,026
#46Farmington23,67523,675
#47Champlin23,45023,450
#48New Brighton22,90022,900
#49Crystal22,68522,685
#50Hastings22,05022,050

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the most populated in Minnesota?

Minneapolis ranks #1 for most populated cities in Minnesota with a value of 426,845 and a population of 426,845.

How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Minnesota?

There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Minnesota. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

How does Minnesota compare to other states for most populated cities?

You can compare Minnesota's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.

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