Indian Demographics in Minnesota
Population at a Glance
Source: U.S. Census Bureau - ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
Community at a Glance
Socioeconomic indicators for Indian Minnesotans
Source: Minnesota Compass - ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
Top Cities by Indian Population
Source: Minnesota Compass - Wilder Research / ACS 2019–2023
Population Growth Over the Decades
Source: U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census & ACS 2019–2023The Indian community in Minnesota has shown remarkable and consistent growth, tripling in population over the past two decades.
Twin Cities Tech & Healthcare Hub
Indian Minnesotans are well-represented at major Minnesota employers including UnitedHealth Group, 3M, Medtronic, and Target. The suburban corridor of Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Minnetonka is the professional heart of the MN Indian community.
Highest Education Rate: 80.3%
Approximately 80.3% of Indian Minnesotans hold a bachelor's degree or higher - the highest rate of any demographic group in the state. (Source: Minnesota Compass)
Median Household Income: $124,931
Indian households in Minnesota report a median income of $124,931 (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars), reflecting a strong concentration in professional, scientific, and technical occupations. (Source: Minnesota Compass)
Predominantly Foreign-Born: 69.8%
Approximately 69.8% of Indian Minnesotans are foreign-born - arriving primarily through professional employment and family reunification pathways. (Source: Minnesota Compass)
Eden Prairie: Minnesota's Indian Hub
Eden Prairie has the highest concentration of Indian residents as a share of any Minnesota city, with Indian grocery stores, temples, and cultural organizations anchoring community life. (Source: Minnesota Compass)
IAM: 50+ Years of Community Leadership
The India Association of Minnesota, founded in 1973, is one of the oldest South Asian community organizations in the Upper Midwest - serving a community of over 50,000 Minnesotans.
