Menahga, MN Demographics

A map of Menahga's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,260	1,249	93.8%	93.2%
Multiracial	69	47	5.1%	3.5%
Black	14	5	1.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	30	0.0%	2.2%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Menahga, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,343, a less than 1% change from the 1,340 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.8% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Menahga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Menahga has become 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 Menahga, that probability was 12.9% in 2020 and 11.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Menahga is ranked the 321st 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). Menahga was ranked the 313th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Menahga's White Population

1,260 residents of Menahga, or 93.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Menahga is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Menahga ranks 229th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menahga's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Menahga's population has increased from 93.2% to 93.8%.

Menahga is more White than neighboring Sebeka (90.3% White), Hubbard (58.5% White), and Park Rapids (88.9% White). Menahga is less White than neighboring Osage (94.8% White), and Nimrod (100% White).

Menahga's Black Population

14 residents of Menahga, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Menahga is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Menahga ranks 466th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menahga's Black population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Black residents' share of Menahga's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Menahga is more Black than neighboring Sebeka (0% Black), Hubbard (0% Black), Park Rapids (0.7% Black), Osage (0% Black), and Nimrod (0% Black).

Menahga's Asian Population

0 residents of Menahga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Menahga is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Menahga ranks 547th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menahga's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Menahga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Menahga is less Asian than neighboring Sebeka (1.2% Asian).

Menahga's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Menahga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Menahga is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Menahga ranks 560th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menahga's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Menahga's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Menahga is less Hispanic than neighboring Sebeka (0.8% Hispanic), Hubbard (30.2% Hispanic), and Park Rapids (1.9% Hispanic).

Menahga's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Menahga, 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 Menahga is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Menahga ranks 576th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menahga's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Menahga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Menahga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Park Rapids (4.1% Native American/Other), and Osage (2.1% Native American/Other).

Menahga's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Menahga, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Menahga is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Menahga ranks 444th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menahga's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Menahga's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.1%.

Menahga is more Multiracial than neighboring Park Rapids (4.6% Multiracial), Osage (3.1% Multiracial), and Nimrod (0% Multiracial). Menahga is less Multiracial than neighboring Sebeka (7.6% Multiracial), and Hubbard (11.3% 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.