Nisswa, MN Demographics

A map of Nisswa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,880	1,873	96.2%	95.2%
Multiracial	40	53	2.0%	2.7%
Black	24	5	1.2%	0.3%
Hispanic	5	20	0.3%	1.0%
Native American/Other	5	8	0.3%	0.4%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.4%

Nisswa, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,954, a less than 1% change from the 1,967 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nisswa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nisswa 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 Nisswa, that probability was 9.2% in 2020 and 7.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nisswa is ranked the 268th 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). Nisswa was ranked the 266th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nisswa's White Population

1,880 residents of Nisswa, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nisswa is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Nisswa ranks 113th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nisswa's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Nisswa's population has increased from 95.2% to 96.2%.

Nisswa is more White than neighboring Pequot Lakes (94.7% White), and Breezy Point (92.5% White). Nisswa is less White than neighboring Lake Shore (96.6% White), East Gull Lake (96.7% White), and Merrifield (100% White).

Nisswa's Black Population

24 residents of Nisswa, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nisswa is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Nisswa ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nisswa's Black population has grown by an estimated 380.0%. Black residents' share of Nisswa's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.2%.

Nisswa is more Black than neighboring Lake Shore (0.2% Black), Pequot Lakes (0.4% Black), East Gull Lake (0% Black), Merrifield (0% Black), and Breezy Point (0% Black).

Nisswa's Asian Population

0 residents of Nisswa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nisswa is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Nisswa ranks 441st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

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

Nisswa is less Asian than neighboring Pequot Lakes (0.4% Asian), East Gull Lake (0.4% Asian), and Breezy Point (0.4% Asian).

Nisswa's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Nisswa, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nisswa is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Nisswa ranks 772nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nisswa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Nisswa's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Nisswa is more Hispanic than neighboring Merrifield (0% Hispanic). Nisswa is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Shore (1% Hispanic), Pequot Lakes (1.3% Hispanic), East Gull Lake (2.1% Hispanic), and Breezy Point (1.7% Hispanic).

Nisswa's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Nisswa, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nisswa is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Nisswa ranks 598th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nisswa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nisswa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Nisswa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Shore (0% Native American/Other), East Gull Lake (0% Native American/Other), Merrifield (0% Native American/Other), and Breezy Point (0% Native American/Other). Nisswa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pequot Lakes (1.5% Native American/Other).

Nisswa's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Nisswa, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nisswa is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Nisswa ranks 619th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nisswa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Nisswa's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.0%.

Nisswa is more Multiracial than neighboring Pequot Lakes (1.7% Multiracial), East Gull Lake (0.8% Multiracial), and Merrifield (0% Multiracial). Nisswa is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Shore (2.1% Multiracial), and Breezy Point (5.3% 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.