Most Dense in Minnesota

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Most Dense — Minnesota

1 Minneapolis 7,905/mi²

2 Columbia Heights 6,456/mi²

3 St. Paul 5,921/mi²

4 Big Lake 5,715/mi²

5 Richfield 5,417/mi²

6 Robbinsdale 5,114/mi²

7 St. Louis Park 4,665/mi²

8 Hopkins 4,605/mi²

9 North St. Paul 4,374/mi²

10 West St. Paul 4,292/mi²

11 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) 4,248/mi²

12 New Hope 4,230/mi²

13 Brooklyn Center 4,101/mi²

14 Crystal 3,918/mi²

15 South St. Paul 3,665/mi²

16 New Brighton 3,523/mi²

17 Spring Lake Park 3,499/mi²

18 Edina 3,436/mi²

19 Apple Valley 3,301/mi²

20 Brooklyn Park 3,234/mi²

21 Mound 3,208/mi²

22 Mounds View 3,200/mi²

23 White Bear Lake 2,985/mi²

24 Fridley 2,947/mi²

25 Champlin 2,877/mi²

26 Coon Rapids 2,803/mi²

27 Roseville 2,758/mi²

28 Little Canada 2,704/mi²

29 Anoka 2,690/mi²

30 Burnsville 2,578/mi²

31 Oakdale 2,565/mi²

32 Bloomington 2,560/mi²

33 Shoreview 2,481/mi²

34 Plymouth 2,431/mi²

35 Northfield 2,421/mi²

36 Maplewood 2,405/mi²

37 Stillwater 2,400/mi²

38 Waconia 2,357/mi²

39 Mahtomedi 2,337/mi²

40 Falcon Heights 2,307/mi²

41 Mankato 2,258/mi²

42 North Mankato 2,207/mi²

43 Woodbury 2,205/mi²

44 Sauk Rapids 2,202/mi²

45 Eagan 2,186/mi²

46 Maple Grove 2,166/mi²

47 Blaine 2,165/mi²

48 Golden Valley 2,150/mi²

49 Rochester 2,146/mi²

50 Waseca 2,142/mi²

51 Hastings 2,130/mi²

52 Buffalo 2,112/mi²

53 Savage 2,097/mi²

54 Byron 2,087/mi²

55 New Prague 2,080/mi²

56 Stewartville 2,010/mi²

57 Moorhead 2,007/mi²

58 St. Peter 1,991/mi²

59 Kasson 1,990/mi²

60 Minnetonka 1,978/mi²

61 Lakeville 1,963/mi²

62 Eden Prairie 1,946/mi²

63 Austin 1,943/mi²

64 Sartell 1,878/mi²

65 Jordan 1,847/mi²

66 Vadnais Heights 1,835/mi²

67 Albertville 1,825/mi²

68 St. Paul Park 1,821/mi²

69 Glencoe 1,799/mi²

70 Owatonna 1,744/mi²

71 St. Cloud 1,739/mi²

72 Worthington 1,735/mi²

73 Hutchinson 1,725/mi²

74 Prior Lake 1,709/mi²

75 Zimmerman 1,700/mi²

76 Chaska 1,642/mi²

77 Monticello 1,596/mi²

78 La Crescent 1,567/mi²

79 Faribault 1,557/mi²

80 Farmington 1,526/mi²

81 Shakopee 1,525/mi²

82 East Grand Forks 1,524/mi²

83 Willmar 1,485/mi²

84 Thief River Falls 1,474/mi²

85 Litchfield 1,463/mi²

86 Shorewood 1,446/mi²

87 Crookston 1,443/mi²

88 New Ulm 1,383/mi²

89 Albert Lea 1,383/mi²

90 Isanti 1,380/mi²

91 Winona 1,370/mi²

92 Delano 1,356/mi²

93 Marshall 1,342/mi²

94 Cambridge 1,336/mi²

95 Inver Grove Heights 1,284/mi²

96 Mendota Heights 1,282/mi²

97 Chanhassen 1,277/mi²

98 Carver 1,244/mi²

99 Belle Plaine 1,240/mi²

100 Duluth 1,212/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Minnesota pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Minneapolis leads with 7,905 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Minneapolis has 7,905 people per square mile — that's roughly 12 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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