Data by Place

Searching for data up in the arrowhead or down in the river valley? Want to learn more about the place where you live or work? The tools and datasets below can help. If you can't find what you are seeking after reviewing the resources here, please contact us to request data.

If it's total population data you're seeking, you may wish to see:

For recent figures: Our Estimates
For historic figures: Our Estimates or Historical Decennial Data pages, or
For future, anticipated population: Our Projections page.

Note to users
School Districts
MN & County Data
City & Township Data
Zip Code Data
MN Leg. Districts

Note to users

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) is an important source of information about geographies large and small. Data from the ACS are available as 1- or 5-year estimates. Single-year estimates are available for areas with 65,000 or more residents, while 5-year estimates are available for all geographies. The 5-year estimates available represent average characteristics over the five years indicated. We feature 5-year ACS estimates in many places on this website because they allow users to make apples-to-apples comparisons between geographies of any size and minimize margins of error. Some users may prefer to obtain 1-year estimates from the Census Bureau's advanced search tool. More information about how to select the appropriate ACS data can be found at the U.S. Census Bureau's Guidance to Data Users.
School Districts
Visit the page dedicated to Minnesota School District Data.
MN & County Data
Data for MN and all MN counties from the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Estimates:
- State population totals, from April 1, 2010 through July 1, 2019
- State population by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin, from April 1, 2010 through July 1, 2019
- County population totals and components of change, from April 1, 2010 through July 1, 2019
- County population by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin, from April 1, 2010 through July 1, 2019
Select data for US, MN and all MN counties from the 2010 decennial census:
- General population and housing characteristics via FTP - Census 2010 Summary File 1
Select data for US, MN and all MN counties from the 2000 decennial census:
- General population and housing characteristics via FTP - Census 2000 Summary File 1
City & Township Data
- Demographic, economic, and social data for Minnesota cities and townships from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey on data.census.gov
- Map of Minnesota townships (Released December 2024).
Zip Code Data

Zip Codes vs. ZCTAs

Data users should note that postal zip codes are not a standard Census Bureau geography, but rather delivery routes defined by the U.S. Postal Service, which change over time. However, U.S. Census Bureau data from the decennial census and ongoing American Community Survey is tabulated by ZCTAs, which seek to approximate zip codes boundaries. Learn more about ZCTAs.
- Search for data available by zip codes/ZCTAs in the search options within data.census.gov (the Census Bureau's primary data retrieval tool)
- Two U.S. Census Bureau data sources feature economic data available by actual U.S. Postal Service 5-digit zip codes:
  - Zip Code Business Pattern data, tallied annually
  - Economic Census, conducted every five years
MN Leg. Districts

Visit the page dedicated to Minnesota State Legislative District Data.

The tools below retrieve data in specific geographies of interest

QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau
- QuickFacts retrieves popular U.S. Census Bureau data about population, limited age groups, broad race groups, land area information and select social and economic topics. Easily compare county or city of interest to Minnesota or U.S. in a side-by-side feature.
Minnesota Compass from Wilder Research
- Minnesota Compass, a project of Wilder Research, features thousands of interactive graphs, maps, and tables for MN geographies. Its searchable geographic profiles contain popular 2000 decennial data points compared more recent data for the state as a whole, seven regions of the state, all counties, and all cities with populations of 1,000+. Each profile contains demographic information and data across Compass topic areas. In addition, 8-page comprehensive data profiles are available for each neighborhood in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Metropolitan Council data and maps
- For users interested in the Twin Cities 7-county metro area (consisting of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties), the Met Council's Data + Maps site has key information about the 7-county region or any city, county or township within it. Users may also create maps using 100+ available data layers, or explore interactive maps on topics including natural resources, land use and water quality and supply.
PolicyMap
- PolicyMap provides a wealth of data across numerous topics mapped onto various levels of geography. (No GIS skills necessary.) To begin, type geography of interest into the location bar, then explore the topical data in the gray banner above each thematic map. Creating a free account allows for greater functionality. Mapped data may be viewed and emailed, but not downloaded (with a free account).