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State index

Minnesota cities in the launch dataset

Compare large Minnesota cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current Minnesota subset includes 2 large Midwest cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 737,008.

State signal

Minneapolis, Minnesota has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Minnesota subset at +0.08% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.

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City Rank 2025 population 2020 base Growth Signal
Minneapolis, Minnesota #46 430,324 429,984 +0.08% stable
St. Paul, Minnesota #69 306,684 311,503 -1.55% stable