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Minnesota has 87 counties, a population of more than 6 million people, about 880 zip codes and 606 public school districts. Those counties vary widely in population, school enrollment, zip code coverage and local boundary structure. Hennepin County has the largest population in the state, while Traverse County has the smallest. Browse the map, population, zip codes, school districts, subdivisions and county list sections below to explore further. Or, simply start typing in the box below to go directly to that county.
Interactive Minnesota County Map
This Minnesota county map preview highlights population-by-county context, ZIP code coverage, school districts, and local boundary structure. Full statewide and county-level data packages are available when you need complete downloadable datasets. Click or tap any county to view its maps, trends and data.
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Minnesota Population By County
Minnesota's population was over 6 million in 2020, up 402,569 (7.59%) residents from 2010. Hennepin County had the largest population in the state with more than 1 million people. Ramsey and Dakota Counties also stand out as major population centers. Traverse County was the least populated area in Minnesota with only 3,360 residents. The table below compares Minnesota county populations and recent population trends.
The Most Populated Counties In Minnesota
| County | Population | Trend (2010-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,281,565 | ▴ 11.21% |
| Ramsey County | 552,352 | ▴ 8.59% |
| Dakota County | 439,882 | ▴ 10.37% |
| Anoka County | 363,887 | ▴ 9.99% |
| Washington County | 267,568 | ▴ 12.36% |
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County populations reflect the latest state serving context (2020).
Minnesota County Map With ZIP Codes
Minnesota has about 880 zip codes statewide. Hennepin County contains the most zip codes, with 67. County-level zip code maps give a faster and clearer way to understand local coverage as zip boundaries can span county and municipal lines. The maps below highlight a few Minnesota counties.
Minnesota School Districts By County
Minnesota has 606 public school districts with 1,301,363 students enrolled as of 2024. Hennepin County stands out for both district count and total enrollment. Hennepin County posted the largest recent enrollment gain. The table below compares county level school district totals and recent enrollment trends across the state.
Largest School Districts in Minnesota
| County | Districts | Enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 23 | 207,393 | ▴ 1.23% |
| Otter Tail County | 19 | 17,221 | ▴ 1.37% |
| Stearns County | 13 | 26,875 | ▴ 0.11% |
| St. Louis County | 13 | 25,773 | ▾ 0.55% |
| Wright County | 12 | 51,907 | ▴ 0.47% |
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School district enrollment and trend values reflect the most recent state-level context (2024).
Minnesota County Map With Subdivisions
Minnesota has about 2,760 local subdivisions statewide. These boundaries add another layer of detail within counties and help show how local subdivision lines fit inside county boundaries. The previews below highlight a few Minnesota counties with subdivision map coverage.
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The sections above provide a preview of Minnesota county maps and county-level data. The full package includes complete statewide coverage with ready-to-use files for mapping, planning, and analysis.
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