Minnesota


Map of Minnesota

Minnesota

The North Star State features thousands of lakes, forests, and agricultural land. Known for healthcare industry, agriculture, and outdoor recreation.

Capital: St. Paul

Population: 5.71 million

Electoral Votes: 10

Governor: Tim Walz (Democratic)

Largest City: Minneapolis

State Website: mn.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Amy Klobuchar
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

Tina Smith
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Brad Finstad
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Rochester

Angie Craig
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 2
Burnsville

Dean Phillips
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 3
Minnetonka

Betty McCollum
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 4
St. Paul

Ilhan Omar
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 5
Minneapolis

Tom Emmer
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 6
St. Cloud

Michelle Fischbach
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 7
Moorhead

Pete Stauber
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 8
Duluth

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 5/11/1858

Minimum Wage: $11.13

Motto: “L’toile du Nord (The Star of the North)”

Nickname: The North Star State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 38.3 years

Male: 49.7%

Female: 50.3%

Economic Data

Average Income: $74,594

Income Rank: 12

Poverty Rate: 9%

Annual Budget: $56 billion

Largest Private Employer: Mayo Clinic

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $291,100

Average Rent: $1,191

Property Tax Rate: 1.12%

Home Owners: 71.6%

Renters: 28.4%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 93.1%

Some College: 33.5%

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Graduate Degree: 12.5%

Education Ranking: 7

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 2

Crime Rate: 236 per 100k

Population Density: 71.7 per sq mi