Crystal, MN Demographics

A map of Crystal's Population by Race

Crystal, Minnesota has an estimated population of 22,476, a decrease from the 23,330 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.1% White, 13.6% Black, 11.3% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crystal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crystal 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 Crystal, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crystal is ranked the 49th 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). Crystal was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crystal's White Population

14,397 residents of Crystal, or 64.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crystal is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Crystal ranks 845th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Crystal's population has decreased from 66.3% to 64.1%.

Crystal is more White than neighboring New Hope (55.6% White), and Brooklyn Center (30.6% White). Crystal is less White than neighboring Robbinsdale (67% White), Golden Valley (76.7% White), and Medicine Lake (90.9% White).

Crystal's Black Population

3,065 residents of Crystal, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crystal is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Crystal ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Black residents' share of Crystal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.6%.

Crystal is more Black than neighboring Golden Valley (6.9% Black), and Medicine Lake (0% Black). Crystal is less Black than neighboring New Hope (25.1% Black), Robbinsdale (15% Black), and Brooklyn Center (31.3% Black).

Crystal's Asian Population

785 residents of Crystal, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crystal is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Crystal ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Asian residents' share of Crystal's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.5%.

Crystal is more Asian than neighboring New Hope (3.1% Asian), Robbinsdale (3.1% Asian), Golden Valley (3.1% Asian), and Medicine Lake (1% Asian). Crystal is less Asian than neighboring Brooklyn Center (15.2% Asian).

Crystal's Hispanic Population

2,542 residents of Crystal, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crystal is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Crystal ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Crystal's population has increased from 8.7% to 11.3%.

Crystal is more Hispanic than neighboring New Hope (10.3% Hispanic), Robbinsdale (8.9% Hispanic), Golden Valley (5.2% Hispanic), and Medicine Lake (3.9% Hispanic). Crystal is less Hispanic than neighboring Brooklyn Center (16.5% Hispanic).

Crystal's Native American/Other Population

286 residents of Crystal, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crystal is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Crystal ranks 275th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crystal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Crystal is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Hope (1.1% Native American/Other), Robbinsdale (0.8% Native American/Other), Golden Valley (0.8% Native American/Other), Brooklyn Center (0.6% Native American/Other), and Medicine Lake (0.5% Native American/Other).

Crystal's Multiracial Population

1,401 residents of Crystal, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crystal is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Crystal ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Crystal's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.2%.

Crystal is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hope (4.7% Multiracial), Robbinsdale (5.2% Multiracial), Brooklyn Center (5.7% Multiracial), and Medicine Lake (3.7% Multiracial). Crystal is less Multiracial than neighboring Golden Valley (7.3% 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.