The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That’s the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census’s race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Minnesota? Where cities and towns in Minnesota have seen the greatest increase in it’s Hispanic population?
Turns out there’s been a 18.1% increase in the Hispanic population in Minnesota.
- Worthington (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- West St. Paul (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Willmar (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Austin (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Richfield (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- South St. Paul (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Crookston (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Albert Lea (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Glencoe (Photos | Homes For Sale)
- Faribault (Photos | Homes For Sale)
Worthington took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Minnesota for 2019.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Minnesota ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Minnesota or the most diverse places in Minnesota.
How We Determined The Cities In Minnesota With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2019
We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the census. So that’s where we went to get the breakdown of race across Minnesota.
That lead us to the Census’s most recently available data, the 2013-2017 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 139 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 41.2% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Worthington took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Albertville was the least Hispanic or Latino city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Minnesota ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
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Population: 13,142
% Hispanic/Latino: 41.23%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,418
Percent Change Since 2010: 40.62%
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Worthington is a city and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 12,764 at the 2010 census.
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Population: 19,750
% Hispanic/Latino: 22.0%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,345
Percent Change Since 2010: 19.53%
More on West St. Paul: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 19,608
% Hispanic/Latino: 22.0%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,313
Percent Change Since 2010: 7.26%
More on Willmar: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Willmar is a city in, and the county seat of, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 19,610 at the 2010 census.
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Population: 24,882
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.83%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,939
Percent Change Since 2010: 26.41%
More on Austin: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 24,718 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mower County. The town was originally settled along the Cedar River and it has two artificial lakes called East Side Lake and Mill Pond. The town was named for Austin R. Nichols, the first settler in the area.
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Population: 35,993
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.77%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,677
Percent Change Since 2010: -2.29%
More on Richfield: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Richfield is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. An inner-ring suburb of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region, it is bordered by Minneapolis to the north, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to the east, Bloomington to the south, and Edina to the west. Best Buy, the U.S.’s largest electronics retailer, has its headquarters in Richfield. The population was 35,228 at the 2010 census.
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Population: 20,280
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.62%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,964
Percent Change Since 2010: 7.31%
More on South St. Paul: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,780
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.07%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,095
Percent Change Since 2010: 33.86%
More on Crookston: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Crookston is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the county seat of Polk County. The population was 7,891 at the 2010 census. It is part of the “Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area” or “Greater Grand Forks”.
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Population: 17,716
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.45%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,383
Percent Change Since 2010: 13.31%
More on Albert Lea: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Albert Lea is a city located in Freeborn County, in the southeastern part of the State of Minnesota. It is also the county seat. The population was 18,016 at the 2010 census.
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Population: 5,511
% Hispanic/Latino: 11.47%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 632
Percent Change Since 2010: -40.93%
More on Glencoe: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Glencoe is the county seat of McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,631 at the 2010 census.
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Population: 23,577
% Hispanic/Latino: 11.44%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,698
Percent Change Since 2010: -22.16%
More on Faribault: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Faribault is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. It is the county seat. The population was 23,352 at the 2010 census. Faribault is approximately 50 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
There You Have It – Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Minnesota
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Minnesota according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Minnesota:
- Albertville
- International Falls
- Minnetrista
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
- 10 Best Places To Raise A Family In Minnesota
- 10 Best Places To Live In Minnesota
- These Are The 10 Richest Cities In Minnesota
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Minnesota
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worthington | 41.23% |
| 2 | West St. Paul | 22.0% |
| 3 | Willmar | 22.0% |
| 4 | Austin | 15.83% |
| 5 | Richfield | 15.77% |
| 6 | South St. Paul | 14.62% |
| 7 | Crookston | 14.07% |
| 8 | Albert Lea | 13.45% |
| 9 | Glencoe | 11.47% |
| 10 | Faribault | 11.44% |
| 11 | Hopkins | 11.36% |
| 12 | Brooklyn Center | 10.84% |
| 13 | Inver Grove Heights | 10.33% |
| 14 | Fridley | 10.3% |
| 15 | Waite Park | 10.29% |
| 16 | Columbia Heights | 10.22% |
| 17 | Minneapolis | 9.76% |
| 18 | St. Paul | 9.71% |
| 19 | Montevideo | 9.27% |
| 20 | Burnsville | 9.1% |
| 21 | Jordan | 9.1% |
| 22 | Chaska | 8.77% |
| 23 | Bloomington | 8.76% |
| 24 | Waseca | 8.73% |
| 25 | Northfield | 8.7% |
| 26 | Marshall | 8.46% |
| 27 | Crystal | 8.3% |
| 28 | Big Lake | 7.98% |
| 29 | Owatonna | 7.93% |
| 30 | Shakopee | 7.78% |
| 31 | Maplewood | 7.59% |
| 32 | St. Peter | 7.22% |
| 33 | Spring Lake Park | 6.9% |
| 34 | Litchfield | 6.71% |
| 35 | St. Paul Park | 6.57% |
| 36 | Robbinsdale | 6.56% |
| 37 | New Hope | 6.54% |
| 38 | Monticello | 6.28% |
| 39 | Fairmont | 6.25% |
| 40 | Brooklyn Park | 6.22% |
| 41 | Mounds View | 5.81% |
| 42 | Rochester | 5.79% |
| 43 | Belle Plaine | 5.67% |
| 44 | Little Canada | 5.66% |
| 45 | Corcoran | 5.63% |
| 46 | Red Wing | 5.34% |
| 47 | New Brighton | 5.31% |
| 48 | St. Anthony | 5.24% |
| 49 | Apple Valley | 5.1% |
| 50 | East Grand Forks | 5.06% |
| 51 | Woodbury | 5.03% |
| 52 | Moorhead | 4.89% |
| 53 | North St. Paul | 4.89% |
| 54 | Oakdale | 4.88% |
| 55 | Cottage Grove | 4.84% |
| 56 | Eagan | 4.74% |
| 57 | Plymouth | 4.43% |
| 58 | Eden Prairie | 4.42% |
| 59 | Redwood Falls | 4.31% |
| 60 | Lakeville | 4.3% |
| 61 | Anoka | 4.28% |
| 62 | Blaine | 4.07% |
| 63 | Lake Elmo | 4.06% |
| 64 | Rosemount | 3.94% |
| 65 | Mendota Heights | 3.92% |
| 66 | Coon Rapids | 3.89% |
| 67 | Shorewood | 3.86% |
| 68 | Vadnais Heights | 3.83% |
| 69 | St. Louis Park | 3.82% |
| 70 | Mankato | 3.81% |
| 71 | Thief River Falls | 3.81% |
| 72 | Roseville | 3.79% |
| 73 | New Ulm | 3.68% |
| 74 | North Branch | 3.65% |
| 75 | Chanhassen | 3.58% |
| 76 | New Prague | 3.42% |
| 77 | Lake City | 3.41% |
| 78 | Fergus Falls | 3.39% |
| 79 | Hastings | 3.32% |
| 80 | Hutchinson | 3.32% |
| 81 | Stewartville | 3.29% |
| 82 | Morris | 3.29% |
| 83 | Savage | 3.14% |
| 84 | Shoreview | 3.13% |
| 85 | Farmington | 3.12% |
| 86 | Andover | 3.08% |
| 87 | St. Cloud | 3.07% |
| 88 | Arden Hills | 3.01% |
| 89 | Edina | 2.98% |
| 90 | Golden Valley | 2.9% |
| 91 | Prior Lake | 2.72% |
| 92 | Stillwater | 2.62% |
| 93 | Sauk Rapids | 2.58% |
| 94 | Falcon Heights | 2.52% |
| 95 | White Bear Lake | 2.48% |
| 96 | Lino Lakes | 2.45% |
| 97 | Cloquet | 2.42% |
| 98 | North Mankato | 2.41% |
| 99 | Waconia | 2.37% |
| 100 | Champlin | 2.34% |
I don’t want to assume the worst or base my interpretation on incorrect facts.
But i find it interesting that in this article you showed data of the Hispanic population percentage break down figures by cities and then right beside that data you have a link to home sales/real estate. As to suggest Hispanic & minorities lower property values and decrease home sales.
What a shame if that was the intentions of your work. Or what a pity if your oblivious & unaware.