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Youngest Cities — Minnesota

1 St. Joseph 23.9
2 Mankato 26.8
3 Northfield 28.3
4 Bemidji 29.8
5 St. Cloud 31.0
6 Moorhead 31.2
7 Morris 31.2
8 Winona 31.6
9 Big Lake 31.7
10 Zimmerman 32.3
11 Brooklyn Center 32.8
12 Minneapolis 33.0
13 St. Paul 33.5
14 Worthington 33.5
15 Sartell 33.6
16 North St. Paul 33.6
17 Kasson 33.6
18 Monticello 33.7
19 Isanti 33.8
20 East Grand Forks 34.0
21 Otsego 34.4
22 New Prague 34.4
23 Fridley 34.9
24 Marshall 35.0
25 St. Peter 35.0
26 Duluth 35.2
27 Brooklyn Park 35.4
28 Arden Hills 35.4
29 St. Francis 35.4
30 Jordan 35.4
31 Shakopee 35.5
32 Farmington 35.6
33 Willmar 35.6
34 Delano 35.8
35 Falcon Heights 35.8
36 St. Louis Park 36.0
37 Sauk Rapids 36.0
38 Brainerd 36.1
39 Cloquet 36.2
40 Austin 36.3
41 Rochester 36.4
42 Columbia Heights 36.6
43 Cottage Grove 36.8
44 Cambridge 36.8
45 Stewartville 36.8
46 Lakeville 36.9
47 Burnsville 36.9
48 Ramsey 36.9
49 Rogers 36.9
50 Apple Valley 37.0
51 New Brighton 37.1
52 Crystal 37.1
53 Blaine 37.3
54 Elk River 37.3
55 South St. Paul 37.3
56 Savage 37.4
57 Albertville 37.4
58 Byron 37.4
59 St. Michael 37.5
60 Mounds View 37.5
61 Chaska 37.6
62 Waconia 37.6
63 Glencoe 37.7
64 Hermantown 37.8
65 Woodbury 37.9
66 Hopkins 38.1
67 North Mankato 38.2
68 Belle Plaine 38.2
69 Robbinsdale 38.3
70 Faribault 38.4
71 North Branch 38.6
72 Rosemount 38.7
73 Buffalo 38.7
74 Vadnais Heights 38.7
75 Forest Lake 38.8
76 Richfield 38.9
77 West St. Paul 38.9
78 Thief River Falls 38.9
79 Alexandria 39.0
80 Eagan 39.1
81 Coon Rapids 39.2
82 Hugo 39.2
83 Maplewood 39.3
84 Waite Park 39.3
85 Andover 39.4
86 Waseca 39.4
87 Carver 39.4
88 Spring Lake Park 39.6
89 Prior Lake 39.7
90 Owatonna 40.0
91 Anoka 40.0
92 Victoria 40.1
93 Wyoming 40.1
94 Lake Elmo 40.2
95 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) 40.2
96 St. Paul Park 40.2
97 New Ulm 40.3
98 Eden Prairie 40.5
99 East Bethel 40.5
100 Plymouth 40.7

The youngest cities in Minnesota by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. St. Joseph has a median age of 23.9 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of St. Joseph's population is under 23.9 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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