Upsala, MN Demographics

A map of Upsala's Population by Race

Upsala, Minnesota has an estimated population of 417, a large decrease from the 487 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Upsala, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Upsala 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 Upsala, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 15.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Upsala is ranked the 542nd 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). Upsala was ranked the 516th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Upsala's White Population

382 residents of Upsala, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Upsala is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Upsala ranks 174th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upsala's White population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. White residents' share of Upsala's population has decreased from 94.0% to 91.6%.

Upsala is more White than neighboring Burtrum (88.3% White). Upsala is less White than neighboring Elmdale (98.8% White), Holdingford (95% White), Swanville (96.7% White), and St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (96.5% White).

Upsala's Black Population

0 residents of Upsala, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Upsala is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Upsala ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upsala's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Upsala's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Upsala's Asian Population

1 residents of Upsala, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Upsala is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Upsala ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upsala's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Asian residents' share of Upsala's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Upsala is more Asian than neighboring Holdingford (0% Asian), Swanville (0% Asian), St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (0% Asian), and Burtrum (0% Asian). Upsala is less Asian than neighboring Elmdale (0.6% Asian).

Upsala's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Upsala, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Upsala is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Upsala ranks 321st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upsala's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Upsala's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.8%.

Upsala is more Hispanic than neighboring Elmdale (0% Hispanic), Holdingford (2.8% Hispanic), Swanville (2.2% Hispanic), St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (0% Hispanic), and Burtrum (0% Hispanic).

Upsala's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Upsala, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Upsala is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Upsala ranks 726th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upsala's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Upsala's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Upsala is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmdale (0% Native American/Other), Holdingford (0% Native American/Other), Swanville (0% Native American/Other), St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (0% Native American/Other), and Burtrum (0% Native American/Other).

Upsala's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Upsala, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Upsala is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Upsala ranks 837th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upsala's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Upsala's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.6%.

Upsala is more Multiracial than neighboring Elmdale (0.6% Multiracial), Holdingford (2.2% Multiracial), and Swanville (1.1% Multiracial). Upsala is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (3.5% Multiracial), and Burtrum (11.7% 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.