Maplewood, MN Demographics

A map of Maplewood's Population by Race

Maplewood, Minnesota has an estimated population of 40,695, a decrease from the 42,088 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% White, 21.8% Asian, 10.9% Hispanic, 10.6% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Maplewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Maplewood 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 Maplewood, that probability was 63.2% in 2020 and 66.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Maplewood is ranked the 25th 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). Maplewood was ranked the 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Maplewood's White Population

20,703 residents of Maplewood, or 50.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Maplewood is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Maplewood ranks 871st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maplewood's White population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. White residents' share of Maplewood's population has decreased from 55.7% to 50.9%.

Maplewood is more White than neighboring Landfall (36% White). Maplewood is less White than neighboring North St. Paul (56.6% White), Oakdale (67.1% White), Little Canada (64.3% White), and Gem Lake (95% White).

Maplewood's Black Population

4,323 residents of Maplewood, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Maplewood is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Maplewood ranks 25th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maplewood's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Black residents' share of Maplewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.6%.

Maplewood is more Black than neighboring North St. Paul (9% Black), Landfall (0% Black), Oakdale (9.5% Black), Little Canada (7.3% Black), and Gem Lake (0% Black).

Maplewood's Asian Population

8,872 residents of Maplewood, or 21.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Maplewood is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Maplewood ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maplewood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Asian residents' share of Maplewood's population has increased from 19.0% to 21.8%.

Maplewood is more Asian than neighboring Landfall (10.1% Asian), Oakdale (12.9% Asian), Little Canada (12.6% Asian), and Gem Lake (1.4% Asian).

Maplewood's Hispanic Population

4,420 residents of Maplewood, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Maplewood is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Maplewood ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maplewood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Maplewood's population has increased from 8.9% to 10.9%.

Maplewood is more Hispanic than neighboring North St. Paul (4.8% Hispanic), Oakdale (5.4% Hispanic), Little Canada (10.4% Hispanic), and Gem Lake (0% Hispanic). Maplewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Landfall (49.2% Hispanic).

Maplewood's Native American/Other Population

528 residents of Maplewood, 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 Maplewood is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Maplewood ranks 375th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maplewood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 53.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Maplewood's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.3%.

Maplewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring North St. Paul (0.4% Native American/Other), Oakdale (0.8% Native American/Other), Little Canada (1% Native American/Other), and Gem Lake (0% Native American/Other). Maplewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Landfall (1.4% Native American/Other).

Maplewood's Multiracial Population

1,849 residents of Maplewood, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Maplewood is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Maplewood ranks 241st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maplewood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Maplewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Maplewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Landfall (3.4% Multiracial), Oakdale (4.3% Multiracial), Little Canada (4.4% Multiracial), and Gem Lake (3.5% Multiracial). Maplewood is less Multiracial than neighboring North St. Paul (7.5% 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.