The 10 Minnesota Cities With The Largest Latino Population For 2023


We scoured the internet to determine the towns and cities in Minnesota that have the largest Hispanic/Latino population in 2023.

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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 36.8% increase in the Hispanic population in Minnesota.

The 10 Cities In Minnesota With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023

  1. Worthington
  2. Willmar
  3. West St. Paul
  4. Richfield
  5. Glencoe
  6. Austin
  7. Albert Lea
  8. South St. Paul
  9. St. Paul Park
  10. Faribault

What's the city in Minnesota with the largest hispanic/latino population? Worthington took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Minnesota for 2023.

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 safest places in Minnesota.

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 13,782
% Hispanic/Latino: 40.97%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,646
Percent Change Since 2010: 46.54%
More on Worthington: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Worthington, MN

Overall SnackAbility

5
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Population: 20,823
% Hispanic/Latino: 23.38%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,869
Percent Change Since 2010: 21.09%
More on Willmar: Real Estate | Data | Photos

Willmar, MN

Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 20,476
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.89%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,278
Percent Change Since 2010: 17.69%
More on West St. Paul: Real Estate | Data | Photos

West St. Paul, MN

Overall SnackAbility

7.5
/10

Population: 36,899
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.45%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,176
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.51%
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Richfield, MN

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 5,708
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.96%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 968
Percent Change Since 2010: -9.53%
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Glencoe, MN

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 26,030
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.89%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,397
Percent Change Since 2010: 41.11%
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Austin, MN

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 18,433
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.14%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,790
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.67%
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Albert Lea, MN

Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 20,637
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.12%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,121
Percent Change Since 2010: 13.0%
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South St. Paul, MN

Overall SnackAbility

8.5
/10

Population: 5,490
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.7%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 807
Percent Change Since 2010: 200.0%
More on St. Paul Park: Real Estate | Data

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 24,310
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.19%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,206
Percent Change Since 2010: -7.5%
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Faribault, MN

Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Minnesota With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023

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 2017-2021 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*
* Not Hispanic or latino

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 41.0% 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 Orono was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.

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.

Summary: 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:

  1. Orono
  2. Albertville
  3. Detroit Lakes

For more Minnesota reading, check out:

Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Minnesota

Rank City % Hispanic Population
1 Worthington 40.97% 13,782
2 Willmar 23.38% 20,823
3 West St. Paul 20.89% 20,476
4 Richfield 19.45% 36,899
5 Glencoe 16.96% 5,708
6 Austin 16.89% 26,030
7 Albert Lea 15.14% 18,433
8 South St. Paul 15.12% 20,637
9 St. Paul Park 14.7% 5,490
10 Faribault 13.19% 24,310
11 Brooklyn Center 12.97% 33,298
12 Fridley 12.88% 29,422
13 Inver Grove Heights 12.35% 35,539
14 Columbia Heights 11.15% 21,612
15 Jordan 11.11% 6,560
16 Montevideo 10.75% 5,360
17 Crookston 10.36% 7,509
18 Maplewood 10.26% 41,673
19 Burnsville 10.03% 63,926
20 Northfield 9.87% 20,374
21 Minneapolis 9.83% 425,091
22 Waseca 9.8% 9,237
23 Bloomington 9.27% 89,436
24 Hopkins 8.84% 18,861
25 St. Paul 8.72% 309,751
26 Fairmont 8.71% 10,465
27 Marshall 8.65% 13,728
28 Monticello 8.49% 14,235
29 Chaska 8.15% 27,461
30 Shakopee 7.95% 43,396
31 Spring Lake Park 7.93% 6,920
32 East Grand Forks 7.78% 9,140
33 Litchfield 7.56% 6,537
34 Vadnais Heights 7.36% 12,931
35 Arden Hills 7.32% 9,868
36 Little Canada 7.3% 10,704
37 St. Peter 7.23% 11,699
38 New Brighton 7.23% 23,293
39 Robbinsdale 7.21% 14,522
40 Apple Valley 7.04% 55,237
41 Waite Park 6.86% 8,245
42 Red Wing 6.82% 16,596
43 Morris 6.82% 5,190
44 Lake Elmo 6.8% 11,237
45 Owatonna 6.65% 26,366
46 White Bear Lake 6.52% 24,520
47 Stillwater 6.48% 19,243
48 New Hope 6.0% 21,683
49 Farmington 5.93% 23,253
50 North St. Paul 5.87% 12,395
51 Thief River Falls 5.85% 8,791
52 Brooklyn Park 5.83% 85,247
53 Rochester 5.83% 119,732
54 Anoka 5.82% 17,749
55 Mounds View 5.75% 13,187
56 Crystal 5.7% 23,143
57 Big Lake 5.61% 11,614
58 Blaine 5.2% 68,999
59 Hutchinson 5.1% 14,504
60 Lakeville 5.04% 69,026
61 St. Louis Park 4.88% 49,539
62 Savage 4.77% 32,092
63 Moorhead 4.75% 44,129
64 Eagan 4.72% 68,205
65 Plymouth 4.65% 80,034
66 Forest Lake 4.64% 20,366
67 Oakdale 4.53% 28,019
68 Redwood Falls 4.51% 5,099
69 Roseville 4.44% 36,119
70 North Mankato 4.44% 14,356
71 Eden Prairie 4.43% 64,048
72 Mankato 4.4% 43,938
73 Cottage Grove 4.26% 38,582
74 Mound 4.24% 9,365
75 Woodbury 4.23% 74,014
76 Kasson 4.19% 6,772
77 Alexandria 4.13% 14,030
78 St. Cloud 4.06% 68,430
79 Delano 3.96% 6,386
80 Hastings 3.89% 22,063
81 Sauk Rapids 3.86% 13,830
82 Coon Rapids 3.8% 63,269
83 Shorewood 3.72% 7,779
84 New Ulm 3.69% 14,052
85 New Prague 3.66% 8,060
86 Prior Lake 3.62% 27,242
87 Winona 3.53% 26,199
88 Waconia 3.52% 12,773
89 Brainerd 3.52% 14,053
90 Lake City 3.48% 5,120
91 Golden Valley 3.47% 22,247
92 Shoreview 3.43% 26,871
93 Rosemount 3.43% 25,513
94 Hugo 3.4% 15,541
95 Elk River 3.35% 25,467
96 Stewartville 3.32% 6,620
97 East Bethel 3.2% 11,818
98 St. Francis 3.14% 8,099
99 Edina 3.09% 53,059
100 Belle Plaine 3.02% 7,293

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Editor's Note: We updated this article for 2023. This is our tenth time ranking the cities in Minnesota with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.

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