Minnesota Counties by Population (2024)

The most populous counties in Minnesota are Hennepin County with 1,258,713, Ramsey County at 536,075, Dakota County with 447,440, Anoka County at 372,441, and Washington County with 278,936. You can get the most current Census population data for all 87 Minnesota counties, sorted from the most populous counties in Minnesota to the least, according to the 2023 Population Estimates Program.

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