Truman, MN Demographics

A map of Truman's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,131	1,012	93.3%	92.7%
Hispanic	60	33	5.0%	3.0%
Multiracial	18	36	1.5%	3.3%
Asian	2	1	0.2%	0.1%
Black	1	3	0.1%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.6%

Truman, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,212, a large increase from the 1,092 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Truman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Truman 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 Truman, that probability was 13.9% in 2020 and 12.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Truman is ranked the 333rd 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). Truman was ranked the 348th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Truman's White Population

1,131 residents of Truman, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Truman is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Truman ranks 276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truman's White population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Truman's population has increased from 92.7% to 93.3%.

Truman is more White than neighboring Lewisville (69.8% White), Fairmont (85.8% White), and Madelia (65.5% White). Truman is less White than neighboring Northrop (93.8% White), and Granada (99.2% White).

Truman's Black Population

1 residents of Truman, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Truman is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Truman ranks 511th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truman's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Truman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Truman is more Black than neighboring Northrop (0% Black), Lewisville (0% Black), Granada (0% Black), and Madelia (0% Black). Truman is less Black than neighboring Fairmont (1.1% Black).

Truman's Asian Population

2 residents of Truman, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Truman is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Truman ranks 611th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truman's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Truman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Truman is more Asian than neighboring Northrop (0% Asian), and Granada (0% Asian). Truman is less Asian than neighboring Lewisville (2% Asian), Fairmont (0.6% Asian), and Madelia (0.6% Asian).

Truman's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Truman, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Truman is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Truman ranks 431st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truman's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Truman's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.0%.

Truman is more Hispanic than neighboring Granada (0% Hispanic). Truman is less Hispanic than neighboring Northrop (6.3% Hispanic), Lewisville (28.2% Hispanic), Fairmont (8.8% Hispanic), and Madelia (33.1% Hispanic).

Truman's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Truman, 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 Truman is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Truman ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Truman's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Truman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairmont (1.9% Native American/Other).

Truman's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Truman, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Truman is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Truman ranks 501st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truman's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Truman's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.5%.

Truman is more Multiracial than neighboring Northrop (0% Multiracial), Lewisville (0% Multiracial), Granada (0.8% Multiracial), and Madelia (0.8% Multiracial). Truman is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairmont (1.8% 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.