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Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka, city, in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Minnetonka had 53,969 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 53,781 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 53,064 (±28). GEOID 2743252.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
53,969
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 53,781 · ACS 2020-2024: 53,064 ±28
Median household income
$119,517
±$4,391 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$475,800
±$10,710 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,779
±$30 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Minnetonka and what county is it in?
Minnetonka is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It covers 26.9 square miles of land, 1,997 residents per square mile in 2020.
Minnetonka is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Minnetonka, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 53,969 people lived in Minnetonka on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 53,781 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 53,064 (±28).
| Measure | Minnetonka | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 53,064 ±28 | 1,269,496 | no clear change |
| Households | 23,515 ±515 | 539,493 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.05 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 24,760 ±527 | 571,527 | no clear change |
Minnetonka's population since 2000
From 51,301 in 2000 to 53,969 in 2025: up 5.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Minnetonka as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Minnetonka?
The median resident of Minnetonka is 42.9 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 6.0%. 11.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Minnetonka | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 ±1.1 | 37.6 | −1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% ±1.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8% ±1.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±1.0 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.8% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.9% ±1.8 pts | 65.2% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.0 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±1.4 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.3% ±1.5 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.5% ±2.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±1.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 4.5% | −1.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.3% ±0.7 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 65.0% ±1.9 pts | 54.1% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.2% ±1.5 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±2.0 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Minnetonka earn?
Half of Minnetonka's 23,515 households earn less than $119,517 a year (±$4,391), against $97,653 in Hennepin County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $117,691 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Minnetonka | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,517 ±$4,391 | $97,653 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $167,587 ±$8,434 | $138,433 | – |
| Per capita income | $75,502 ±$4,098 | $59,401 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±1.1 pts | 10.0% | +1.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.7% ±2.9 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0% ±1.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±0.5 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±0.8 pts | 92.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Minnetonka?
Owners occupy 71.6% of Minnetonka's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $475,800 by its owner (±$10,710). The median renter pays $1,779 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Minnetonka | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $475,800 ±$10,710 | $392,900 | +$47,642 |
| Median gross rent | $1,779 ±$30 | $1,487 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0% ±4.0 pts | 38.2% | +7.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,540 ±$88 | $2,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.6% ±1.8 pts | 62.7% | +2.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.4% ±1.8 pts | 37.3% | – |
| Housing units | 24,760 ±527 | 571,527 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6% ±2.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.8% ±1.7 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3% ±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±0.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Minnetonka building?
Builders took permits for 64 new housing units in Minnetonka in 2025 (38 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Minnetonka work and get to work?
65.1% of Minnetonka's workers drive alone and 27.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Minnetonka | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±1.7 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±0.8 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.1% ±2.2 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±1.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.4% ±2.2 pts | 25.2% | +18.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 min ±0.7 | 21.9 min | −3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Minnetonka?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Minnetonka (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $83,077 (Tract 264.06) to $168,500 (Tract 262.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 264.04Hennepin County | 6,183 | $139,266 |
| Tract 261.04Hennepin County | 4,960 | $85,899 |
| Tract 263.01Hennepin County | 3,780 | $163,047 |
| Tract 264.03Hennepin County | 3,722 | $96,250 |
| Tract 262.01Hennepin County | 3,688 | $152,917 |
| Tract 264.06Hennepin County | 3,643 | $83,077 |
| Tract 262.07Hennepin County | 3,569 | $96,382 |
| Tract 261.01Hennepin County | 3,355 | $158,826 |
| Tract 263.02Hennepin County | 3,279 | $132,143 |
| Tract 261.03Hennepin County | 3,251 | $128,419 |
| Tract 262.08Hennepin County | 2,983 | $158,839 |
| Tract 262.06Hennepin County | 2,952 | $133,542 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Minnetonka) · Census block assignment files
How does Minnetonka compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Minnetonka is the 763rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Minnetonka ranks 100th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 349th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th | 562 |
| Median household income | 100th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 24th | 562 |
| Median home value | 50th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 41st | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 299th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th | 559 |
| Median age | 229th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 407th | 561 |
| Work from home | 29th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 440th | 562 |
Minnetonka's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Minnetonka with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Minnetonka?
4 of the 57 figures for Minnetonka on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Minnetonka are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Minnetonka.