Finlayson, MN Demographics

A map of Finlayson's Population by Race

Finlayson, Minnesota has an estimated population of 267, a decrease from the 295 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.8% White, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Finlayson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Finlayson 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 Finlayson, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 4.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Finlayson is ranked the 632nd 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). Finlayson was ranked the 610th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Finlayson's White Population

261 residents of Finlayson, or 97.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Finlayson is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Finlayson ranks 427th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finlayson's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Finlayson's population has increased from 90.8% to 97.8%.

Finlayson is more White than neighboring Rutledge (91.6% White), Sandstone (69.3% White), Askov (90.1% White), and Denham (81.8% White). Finlayson is less White than neighboring Willow River (98.2% White).

Finlayson's Black Population

0 residents of Finlayson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Finlayson is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Finlayson ranks 256th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finlayson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Finlayson's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Finlayson is less Black than neighboring Rutledge (7.3% Black), and Sandstone (9.1% Black).

Finlayson's Asian Population

2 residents of Finlayson, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Finlayson is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Finlayson ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finlayson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Finlayson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Finlayson is more Asian than neighboring Rutledge (0% Asian), Askov (0% Asian), Willow River (0% Asian), and Denham (0% Asian). Finlayson is less Asian than neighboring Sandstone (1.5% Asian).

Finlayson's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Finlayson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Finlayson is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Finlayson ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finlayson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Finlayson's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.0%.

Finlayson is less Hispanic than neighboring Rutledge (0.4% Hispanic), Sandstone (11.9% Hispanic), and Askov (6.9% Hispanic).

Finlayson's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Finlayson, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Finlayson is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Finlayson ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finlayson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Finlayson's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.4%.

Finlayson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rutledge (0% Native American/Other), and Willow River (0% Native American/Other). Finlayson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandstone (5.1% Native American/Other), Askov (1% Native American/Other), and Denham (12.1% Native American/Other).

Finlayson's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Finlayson, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Finlayson is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Finlayson ranks 769th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finlayson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Finlayson's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

Finlayson is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutledge (0.7% Multiracial). Finlayson is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandstone (3.1% Multiracial), Askov (2% Multiracial), Willow River (1.8% Multiracial), and Denham (6.1% 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.