Mayer, MN Demographics

A map of Mayer's Population by Race

Mayer, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,518, a slight increase from the 2,453 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.6% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mayer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mayer is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Mayer, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 16.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mayer is ranked the 236th 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). Mayer was ranked the 232nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mayer's White Population

2,292 residents of Mayer, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mayer is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Mayer ranks 420th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayer's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Mayer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.0%.

Mayer is more White than neighboring Waconia (90.1% White), Norwood Young America (87% White), and St. Bonifacius (86.8% White). Mayer is less White than neighboring New Germany (91.8% White), and Watertown (91.8% White).

Mayer's Black Population

16 residents of Mayer, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mayer is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Mayer ranks 294th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayer's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Mayer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Mayer is more Black than neighboring New Germany (0.2% Black), Watertown (0.1% Black), and Norwood Young America (0% Black). Mayer is less Black than neighboring Waconia (0.9% Black), and St. Bonifacius (2.5% Black).

Mayer's Asian Population

6 residents of Mayer, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mayer is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Mayer ranks 200th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayer's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Asian residents' share of Mayer's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Mayer is more Asian than neighboring Waconia (0.1% Asian). Mayer is less Asian than neighboring New Germany (0.5% Asian), Watertown (0.3% Asian), Norwood Young America (1% Asian), and St. Bonifacius (1.4% Asian).

Mayer's Hispanic Population

125 residents of Mayer, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mayer is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mayer ranks 476th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 89.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Mayer's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.0%.

Mayer is more Hispanic than neighboring New Germany (4.7% Hispanic), Watertown (3.4% Hispanic), and Waconia (3.9% Hispanic). Mayer is less Hispanic than neighboring Norwood Young America (10.1% Hispanic), and St. Bonifacius (6.8% Hispanic).

Mayer's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Mayer, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mayer is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mayer ranks 574th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayer's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 109.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mayer's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Mayer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watertown (0.3% Native American/Other), Waconia (0.1% Native American/Other), Norwood Young America (0% Native American/Other), and St. Bonifacius (0% Native American/Other). Mayer is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Germany (1.7% Native American/Other).

Mayer's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Mayer, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mayer is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Mayer ranks 395th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mayer's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Mayer's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.2%.

Mayer is more Multiracial than neighboring New Germany (1.2% Multiracial), and Norwood Young America (1.9% Multiracial). Mayer is less Multiracial than neighboring Watertown (4.1% Multiracial), Waconia (5% Multiracial), and St. Bonifacius (2.5% 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.