Minnetonka, MN Demographics

A map of Minnetonka's Population by Race

Minnetonka, Minnesota has an estimated population of 53,064, a slight decrease from the 53,781 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 6.0% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 4.1% Hispanic, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Minnetonka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka, that probability was 31.2% in 2020 and 33.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Minnetonka is ranked the 19th 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). Minnetonka was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Minnetonka's White Population

42,932 residents of Minnetonka, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Minnetonka is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Minnetonka ranks 702nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnetonka's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Minnetonka's population has decreased from 82.5% to 80.9%.

Minnetonka is more White than neighboring Hopkins (61.3% White). Minnetonka is less White than neighboring Woodland (99% White), Wayzata (87.4% White), Deephaven (93.8% White), and Medicine Lake (90.9% White).

Minnetonka's Black Population

2,217 residents of Minnetonka, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Minnetonka is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Minnetonka ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnetonka's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Minnetonka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Minnetonka is more Black than neighboring Woodland (0% Black), Wayzata (0.6% Black), Deephaven (0.1% Black), and Medicine Lake (0% Black). Minnetonka is less Black than neighboring Hopkins (20.8% Black).

Minnetonka's Asian Population

3,168 residents of Minnetonka, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Minnetonka is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Minnetonka ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnetonka's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Asian residents' share of Minnetonka's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.0%.

Minnetonka is more Asian than neighboring Hopkins (3.5% Asian), Woodland (0.2% Asian), Wayzata (3.3% Asian), Deephaven (2% Asian), and Medicine Lake (1% Asian).

Minnetonka's Hispanic Population

2,159 residents of Minnetonka, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Minnetonka is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Minnetonka ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnetonka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Minnetonka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Minnetonka is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland (0.2% Hispanic), Deephaven (2.2% Hispanic), and Medicine Lake (3.9% Hispanic). Minnetonka is less Hispanic than neighboring Hopkins (5.2% Hispanic), and Wayzata (5% Hispanic).

Minnetonka's Native American/Other Population

308 residents of Minnetonka, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Minnetonka is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Minnetonka ranks 531st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnetonka's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Minnetonka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Minnetonka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hopkins (0.5% Native American/Other), Woodland (0% Native American/Other), Wayzata (0% Native American/Other), Deephaven (0.1% Native American/Other), and Medicine Lake (0.5% Native American/Other).

Minnetonka's Multiracial Population

2,280 residents of Minnetonka, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Minnetonka is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Minnetonka ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minnetonka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Minnetonka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Minnetonka is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodland (0.6% Multiracial), Wayzata (3.8% Multiracial), Deephaven (1.8% Multiracial), and Medicine Lake (3.7% Multiracial). Minnetonka is less Multiracial than neighboring Hopkins (8.6% 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.