Minnesota's Population Growth Outpaces Low Birth Rates, U.S. Census Reveals

Minnesota's population increased by 0.4% or 23,615 people between July 2022 and July 2023, driven by more typical migration patterns and fewer deaths compared to the previous pandemic-affected years. The state continues to experience low birth rates and elevated deaths due to an aging population, but domestic migration and immigration patterns appear to be stabilizing. Minnesota lost about 4,700 people in 2023, which is a more comfortable pace of loss compared to previous years. Overall, the nation gained 1.6 million people, with Minnesota being one of 42 states that saw population gains.