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Smallest Cities in Minnesota

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Smallest Cities — Minnesota

1 Lake City 5,021
2 Redwood Falls 5,075
3 Morris 5,092
4 Falcon Heights 5,145
5 North Oaks 5,175
6 La Crescent 5,266
7 Montevideo 5,303
8 St. Paul Park 5,464
9 Credit River 5,531
10 Chisago City 5,629
11 Glencoe 5,702
12 International Falls 5,728
13 Carver 5,935
14 Zimmerman 6,410
15 Byron 6,510
16 Litchfield 6,599
17 Jordan 6,704
18 Delano 6,712
19 Stewartville 6,754
20 Corcoran 6,854
21 Medina 6,858
22 Kasson 6,964
23 Spring Lake Park 6,997
24 Isanti 7,023
25 St. Joseph 7,024
26 Crookston 7,388
27 Belle Plaine 7,401
28 Shorewood 7,679
29 Wyoming 8,063
30 Albertville 8,066
31 Mahtomedi 8,108
32 New Prague 8,195
33 Orono 8,205
34 St. Francis 8,279
35 Waite Park 8,341
36 Virginia 8,362
37 Dayton 8,381
38 Minnetrista 8,509
39 Baxter 8,804
40 Thief River Falls 8,841
41 Oak Grove 9,031
42 East Grand Forks 9,067
43 Little Falls 9,094
44 Mound 9,176
45 Waseca 9,209
46 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) 9,516
47 Arden Hills 9,737
48 Cambridge 9,992
49 Detroit Lakes 10,002
50 Hermantown 10,192
51 Fairmont 10,348
52 Little Canada 10,546
53 Victoria 10,972
54 North Branch 11,182
55 Grand Rapids 11,186
56 Mendota Heights 11,644
57 East Bethel 11,995
58 St. Peter 12,085
59 Big Lake 12,115
60 Lake Elmo 12,504
61 North St. Paul 12,511
62 Cloquet 12,582
63 Vadnais Heights 12,789
64 Mounds View 12,992
65 Waconia 13,223
66 Rogers 13,405
67 Worthington 13,792
68 Sauk Rapids 13,851
69 Marshall 13,880
70 New Ulm 14,066
71 Fergus Falls 14,138
72 North Mankato 14,212
73 Robbinsdale 14,318
74 Brainerd 14,474
75 Alexandria 14,579
76 Monticello 14,607
77 Hutchinson 14,629
78 Bemidji 15,490
79 Hugo 16,076
80 Hibbing 16,100
81 Buffalo 16,388
82 Ham Lake 16,575
83 Red Wing 16,660
84 Anoka 17,941
85 Albert Lea 18,379
86 Hopkins 18,696
87 St. Michael 19,267
88 Stillwater 19,323
89 Sartell 19,620
90 South St. Paul 20,633
91 Forest Lake 20,678
92 Northfield 20,678
93 West St. Paul 21,076
94 Willmar 21,136
95 Otsego 21,358
96 New Hope 21,402
97 Lino Lakes 21,847
98 Golden Valley 21,927
99 Columbia Heights 22,016
100 Hastings 22,050

The smallest cities in Minnesota (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Lake City has a population of just 5,021. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,021 residents, Lake City is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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