Where is Minneapolis

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Where is Minneapolis


About Where is Minneapolis Located

Explore the map to locate Minneapolis on world map. Minneapolis is a city located in the northern part of the United States, specifically in the state of Minnesota.



Facts about Minneapolis

Fact Value / Detail
Official City Name & NicknamesMinneapolis (from Dakota "mni" meaning water + Greek "polis" for city); Nicknames: Mill City, City of Lakes, Water City
State & CountyMinnesota, Hennepin County (county seat)
Location & CoordinatesEast-central Minnesota, part of Twin Cities metro (with Saint Paul); 44°58′55″N 93°16′09″W
City Proper Population (2024 estimate, U.S. Census)428,579 (slight -0.3% change from 2020 base of 429,983)
City Proper Population (2020 Census)429,954–429,983 (ranked 46th in U.S.)
Projected Population (some 2025–2026 sources)Around 428,579–430,601 (varies by model; modest growth or stable)
Population Density~7,937–7,962 people per square mile (2020–2024)
Twin Cities Metro Area Population (2024–2025 estimate)~3,014,000–3,039,000 (metro); ~3.69 million in broader area
Median Age33–35.9 years
Under 18 Years Old~18.8%
65 Years and Over~11.4%
Race: White alone (non-Hispanic)~58.0–60.3%
Race: Black or African American alone~18.8–18.9%
Race: Hispanic or Latino (any race)~10.1%
Race: Asian alone~5.3–5.9%
Race: Two or More Races~5.2–9.9%
Foreign-Born Residents~13.7%
Languages SpokenOver 100 languages; large Somali, Hmong, Latino, Native American communities
Median Household Income$80,269–$80,846 (2020–2024)
Per Capita Income~$44,716–$52,692
Poverty Rate~16.0–16.4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's or higher, age 25+)~55.5%
High School Graduate or Higher (age 25+)~91.5%
Homeownership Rate~47.7%
Median Home Value~$362,200
Total Area57.51 square miles (148.94 km²)
Land Area54.00 square miles
Water Area3.51 square miles (includes parts of Mississippi River and 13 lakes)
Elevation (Average)830 ft (253 m); range 687–985 ft
Major Water FeaturesMississippi River (12-mile segment through city), Minnehaha Falls (53 ft drop), Chain of Lakes, many wetlands
Parkland & Green Space~15% of land is parks; 98% of residents within 0.5 miles of a park; Grand Rounds Scenic Byway (51 miles)
Climate ClassificationHot-summer humid continental (Dfa)
Average January High/Low~23°F / 7°F
Average July High/Low~83°F / 63°F
Annual Precipitation~30 inches
Annual Snowfall~54 inches
Indigenous HistoryDakota (Mdewakanton) people since ~1000 A.D.; site called Bdóte / Owámniyomni
First European ExplorationFather Louis Hennepin names St. Anthony Falls (1680)
Fort Snelling Construction1819–1825 at Mississippi–Minnesota confluence
City Founding & IncorporationFounded 1856; incorporated 1867; merged with St. Anthony (1872)
Historical Peak IndustriesWorld's largest flour milling center (1880s–1910s); major lumber producer
Major Historical EventsDakota War & mass execution (1862); Teamsters Strike (1934); I-35W Bridge collapse (2007, 13 deaths); George Floyd murder & global protests (2020)
Government FormStrong mayor–council system
Notable Policies2040 Comprehensive Plan (upzoning, inclusionary zoning); sanctuary city status; elimination of parking minimums
Major Universities & CollegesUniversity of Minnesota (main campus), Minneapolis College, Augsburg University
Cultural LandmarksWalker Art Center, Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Mill City Museum
Professional Sports TeamsMinnesota Twins (MLB), Vikings (NFL), Timberwolves (NBA), Wild (NHL), Lynx (WNBA)
TransportationMetro Transit (light rail, buses); Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP); extensive bike/pedestrian paths; mean commute time ~22 minutes
Economy Key SectorsFinance, healthcare, retail (Target HQ), manufacturing, clean energy, food processing
Metro GDP (approximate)~$350–362 billion
Unemployment Rate (recent)~3.9% (2025)
Other Notable FactsLGBTQ+ friendly (high Municipal Equality Index); theater capital of U.S.; strong arts and music scene