Hanover, MN Demographics

A map of Hanover's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,247	3,221	89.5%	90.8%
Multiracial	158	128	4.4%	3.6%
Asian	110	78	3.0%	2.2%
Native American/Other	80	21	2.2%	0.6%
Hispanic	31	77	0.9%	2.2%
Black	0	23	0.0%	0.6%

Hanover, Minnesota has an estimated population of 3,626, a slight increase from the 3,548 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.9% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hanover, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hanover has become more 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 Hanover, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 19.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hanover is ranked the 192nd 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). Hanover was ranked the 191st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hanover's White Population

3,247 residents of Hanover, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hanover is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Hanover ranks 433rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanover's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Hanover's population has decreased from 90.8% to 89.5%.

Hanover is more White than neighboring St. Michael (85.5% White), Albertville (87.7% White), Rogers (84.4% White), and Corcoran (77.4% White). Hanover is less White than neighboring Greenfield (90% White).

Hanover's Black Population

0 residents of Hanover, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hanover is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Hanover ranks 354th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanover's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Hanover's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Hanover is less Black than neighboring St. Michael (5.1% Black), Greenfield (3.5% Black), Albertville (2.5% Black), Rogers (3.3% Black), and Corcoran (0.4% Black).

Hanover's Asian Population

110 residents of Hanover, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hanover is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Hanover ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanover's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. Asian residents' share of Hanover's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.0%.

Hanover is more Asian than neighboring St. Michael (2.7% Asian), Greenfield (0.4% Asian), Albertville (1% Asian), and Rogers (2.4% Asian). Hanover is less Asian than neighboring Corcoran (15.6% Asian).

Hanover's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Hanover, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hanover is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Hanover ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanover's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Hanover's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.9%.

Hanover is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Michael (2.6% Hispanic), Greenfield (2.3% Hispanic), Albertville (2% Hispanic), Rogers (4.4% Hispanic), and Corcoran (1.9% Hispanic).

Hanover's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Hanover, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hanover is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hanover ranks 494th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanover's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 281.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hanover's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

Hanover is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Michael (0.3% Native American/Other), Greenfield (1.8% Native American/Other), Albertville (0% Native American/Other), Rogers (2% Native American/Other), and Corcoran (0.2% Native American/Other).

Hanover's Multiracial Population

158 residents of Hanover, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hanover is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hanover ranks 424th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hanover's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Hanover's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.4%.

Hanover is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Michael (3.7% Multiracial), Greenfield (1.9% Multiracial), and Rogers (3.5% Multiracial). Hanover is less Multiracial than neighboring Albertville (6.8% Multiracial), and Corcoran (4.5% 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.