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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
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.
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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
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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
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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
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Population: 36,899
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.45%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,176
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.51%
More on Richfield: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,708
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.96%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 968
Percent Change Since 2010: -9.53%
More on Glencoe: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 26,030
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.89%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,397
Percent Change Since 2010: 41.11%
More on Austin: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,433
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.14%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,790
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.67%
More on Albert Lea: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 20,637
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.12%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,121
Percent Change Since 2010: 13.0%
More on South St. Paul: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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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
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Population: 24,310
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.19%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,206
Percent Change Since 2010: -7.5%
More on Faribault: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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*
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:
- Orono
- Albertville
- Detroit Lakes
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Minnesota
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worthington | 40.97% |
| 2 | Willmar | 23.38% |
| 3 | West St. Paul | 20.89% |
| 4 | Richfield | 19.45% |
| 5 | Glencoe | 16.96% |
| 6 | Austin | 16.89% |
| 7 | Albert Lea | 15.14% |
| 8 | South St. Paul | 15.12% |
| 9 | St. Paul Park | 14.7% |
| 10 | Faribault | 13.19% |
| 11 | Brooklyn Center | 12.97% |
| 12 | Fridley | 12.88% |
| 13 | Inver Grove Heights | 12.35% |
| 14 | Columbia Heights | 11.15% |
| 15 | Jordan | 11.11% |
| 16 | Montevideo | 10.75% |
| 17 | Crookston | 10.36% |
| 18 | Maplewood | 10.26% |
| 19 | Burnsville | 10.03% |
| 20 | Northfield | 9.87% |
| 21 | Minneapolis | 9.83% |
| 22 | Waseca | 9.8% |
| 23 | Bloomington | 9.27% |
| 24 | Hopkins | 8.84% |
| 25 | St. Paul | 8.72% |
| 26 | Fairmont | 8.71% |
| 27 | Marshall | 8.65% |
| 28 | Monticello | 8.49% |
| 29 | Chaska | 8.15% |
| 30 | Shakopee | 7.95% |
| 31 | Spring Lake Park | 7.93% |
| 32 | East Grand Forks | 7.78% |
| 33 | Litchfield | 7.56% |
| 34 | Vadnais Heights | 7.36% |
| 35 | Arden Hills | 7.32% |
| 36 | Little Canada | 7.3% |
| 37 | St. Peter | 7.23% |
| 38 | New Brighton | 7.23% |
| 39 | Robbinsdale | 7.21% |
| 40 | Apple Valley | 7.04% |
| 41 | Waite Park | 6.86% |
| 42 | Red Wing | 6.82% |
| 43 | Morris | 6.82% |
| 44 | Lake Elmo | 6.8% |
| 45 | Owatonna | 6.65% |
| 46 | White Bear Lake | 6.52% |
| 47 | Stillwater | 6.48% |
| 48 | New Hope | 6.0% |
| 49 | Farmington | 5.93% |
| 50 | North St. Paul | 5.87% |
| 51 | Thief River Falls | 5.85% |
| 52 | Brooklyn Park | 5.83% |
| 53 | Rochester | 5.83% |
| 54 | Anoka | 5.82% |
| 55 | Mounds View | 5.75% |
| 56 | Crystal | 5.7% |
| 57 | Big Lake | 5.61% |
| 58 | Blaine | 5.2% |
| 59 | Hutchinson | 5.1% |
| 60 | Lakeville | 5.04% |
| 61 | St. Louis Park | 4.88% |
| 62 | Savage | 4.77% |
| 63 | Moorhead | 4.75% |
| 64 | Eagan | 4.72% |
| 65 | Plymouth | 4.65% |
| 66 | Forest Lake | 4.64% |
| 67 | Oakdale | 4.53% |
| 68 | Redwood Falls | 4.51% |
| 69 | Roseville | 4.44% |
| 70 | North Mankato | 4.44% |
| 71 | Eden Prairie | 4.43% |
| 72 | Mankato | 4.4% |
| 73 | Cottage Grove | 4.26% |
| 74 | Mound | 4.24% |
| 75 | Woodbury | 4.23% |
| 76 | Kasson | 4.19% |
| 77 | Alexandria | 4.13% |
| 78 | St. Cloud | 4.06% |
| 79 | Delano | 3.96% |
| 80 | Hastings | 3.89% |
| 81 | Sauk Rapids | 3.86% |
| 82 | Coon Rapids | 3.8% |
| 83 | Shorewood | 3.72% |
| 84 | New Ulm | 3.69% |
| 85 | New Prague | 3.66% |
| 86 | Prior Lake | 3.62% |
| 87 | Winona | 3.53% |
| 88 | Waconia | 3.52% |
| 89 | Brainerd | 3.52% |
| 90 | Lake City | 3.48% |
| 91 | Golden Valley | 3.47% |
| 92 | Shoreview | 3.43% |
| 93 | Rosemount | 3.43% |
| 94 | Hugo | 3.4% |
| 95 | Elk River | 3.35% |
| 96 | Stewartville | 3.32% |
| 97 | East Bethel | 3.2% |
| 98 | St. Francis | 3.14% |
| 99 | Edina | 3.09% |
| 100 | Belle Plaine | 3.02% |
