Where Minnesota’s Immigrants Come From: The Top 50 Countries, Ranked

People from all over the world continue to choose Minnesota as home, putting down roots and shaping neighborhoods, workplaces, restaurants, art scenes, and local culture in ways we can see every day.

About 15% of the United States population is made up of immigrants, and Minnesota reflects that in a pretty big way. According to recent data, tens of thousands of Minnesota residents were born in another country and now call the Land of 10,000 Lakes home.

Immigration Has Always Been Part of Our Story

Immigration in the U.S. has never stayed the same. Over time, the rules and public conversations around it have changed. Different groups have faced their own challenges along the way, from Irish and Italian immigrants in earlier generations to more recent arrivals from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Despite those challenges, legal immigrants have helped strengthen American society. Over time, their contributions have shaped business, food, music, art, sports, and everyday life. Minnesota is no exception.

How This List of Immigrants in Minnesota Was Compiled

Stacker analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 five-year estimates, the most recent information available as of 2025. Countries are ranked by the number of residents in Minnesota who were born there, offering a snapshot of where the state’s immigrant population is coming from today.

This list reflects long-established communities alongside newer ones that are still growing.

So where exactly are Minnesota’s immigrants coming from?

Scroll through the list below to see the biggest sources of immigrants to Minnesota, ranked.

No. 1 may not be the country you think it is.

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