Blaine, MN Demographics

A map of Blaine's Population by Race

Blaine, Minnesota has an estimated population of 72,488, an increase from the 70,222 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 10.1% Black, 9.1% Asian, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blaine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Blaine has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Blaine, that probability was 45.2% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Blaine is ranked the 10th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Blaine was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Blaine's White Population

50,892 residents of Blaine, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blaine is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Blaine ranks 800th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blaine's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Blaine's population has decreased from 72.8% to 70.2%.

Blaine is more White than neighboring Lexington (64.9% White), Mounds View (68.3% White), and Spring Lake Park (66.8% White). Blaine is less White than neighboring Circle Pines (81.3% White), and Ham Lake (89.4% White).

Blaine's Black Population

7,292 residents of Blaine, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blaine is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Blaine ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blaine's Black population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Black residents' share of Blaine's population has increased from 7.1% to 10.1%.

Blaine is more Black than neighboring Mounds View (6.7% Black), Circle Pines (1.3% Black), Spring Lake Park (4.7% Black), and Ham Lake (0.1% Black). Blaine is less Black than neighboring Lexington (14.6% Black).

Blaine's Asian Population

6,564 residents of Blaine, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blaine is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Blaine ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blaine's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of Blaine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.1%.

Blaine is more Asian than neighboring Lexington (5.5% Asian), Circle Pines (8.2% Asian), Spring Lake Park (8% Asian), and Ham Lake (4.4% Asian). Blaine is less Asian than neighboring Mounds View (11.7% Asian).

Blaine's Hispanic Population

3,104 residents of Blaine, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blaine is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Blaine ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blaine's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Blaine's population has decreased from 5.6% to 4.3%.

Blaine is more Hispanic than neighboring Ham Lake (2.6% Hispanic). Blaine is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (9.5% Hispanic), Mounds View (7.8% Hispanic), Circle Pines (5.5% Hispanic), and Spring Lake Park (14.3% Hispanic).

Blaine's Native American/Other Population

387 residents of Blaine, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Blaine is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Blaine ranks 385th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blaine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Blaine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Blaine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lexington (0.1% Native American/Other), Mounds View (0.4% Native American/Other), Circle Pines (0.1% Native American/Other), and Ham Lake (0.2% Native American/Other). Blaine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Lake Park (1.9% Native American/Other).

Blaine's Multiracial Population

4,249 residents of Blaine, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blaine is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Blaine ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blaine's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Blaine's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.9%.

Blaine is more Multiracial than neighboring Lexington (5.4% Multiracial), Mounds View (5.2% Multiracial), Circle Pines (3.7% Multiracial), Spring Lake Park (4.3% Multiracial), and Ham Lake (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.