Excelsior, MN Demographics

A map of Excelsior's Population by Race

Excelsior, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,570, an increase from the 2,355 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Excelsior, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Excelsior has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Excelsior, that probability was 27.4% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Excelsior is ranked the 232nd 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). Excelsior was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Excelsior's White Population

2,358 residents of Excelsior, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Excelsior is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Excelsior ranks 662nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Excelsior's White population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Excelsior's population has increased from 84.8% to 91.8%.

Excelsior is more White than neighboring Shorewood (88.6% White), and Chanhassen (83.7% White). Excelsior is less White than neighboring Greenwood (92.3% White), Tonka Bay (92.4% White), and Deephaven (93.8% White).

Excelsior's Black Population

15 residents of Excelsior, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Excelsior is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Excelsior ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Excelsior's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Black residents' share of Excelsior's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.6%.

Excelsior is more Black than neighboring Greenwood (0.4% Black), Shorewood (0.3% Black), Tonka Bay (0.4% Black), and Deephaven (0.1% Black). Excelsior is less Black than neighboring Chanhassen (1.3% Black).

Excelsior's Asian Population

75 residents of Excelsior, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Excelsior is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Excelsior ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Excelsior's Asian population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Asian residents' share of Excelsior's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.9%.

Excelsior is more Asian than neighboring Shorewood (0.6% Asian), Tonka Bay (0.5% Asian), and Deephaven (2% Asian). Excelsior is less Asian than neighboring Greenwood (4.7% Asian), and Chanhassen (5.9% Asian).

Excelsior's Hispanic Population

101 residents of Excelsior, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Excelsior is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Excelsior ranks 174th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Excelsior's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Excelsior's population has decreased from 6.8% to 3.9%.

Excelsior is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenwood (0.7% Hispanic), Tonka Bay (2.5% Hispanic), Deephaven (2.2% Hispanic), and Chanhassen (3.6% Hispanic). Excelsior is less Hispanic than neighboring Shorewood (6.1% Hispanic).

Excelsior's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Excelsior, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Excelsior is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Excelsior ranks 458th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Excelsior's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Excelsior's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Excelsior is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shorewood (0.5% Native American/Other), Tonka Bay (0.6% Native American/Other), Deephaven (0.1% Native American/Other), and Chanhassen (0.6% Native American/Other).

Excelsior's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Excelsior, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Excelsior is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Excelsior ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Excelsior's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Excelsior's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.8%.

Excelsior is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenwood (1.9% Multiracial), Shorewood (3.9% Multiracial), Tonka Bay (3.6% Multiracial), Deephaven (1.8% Multiracial), and Chanhassen (4.9% 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.