FACTS: Who Has Legal Status in Minnesota?

Just how many immigrants are in Minnesota, where do they come from, and what are the distinctions in legal status?

By: Mikki Morrissette

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: February 7, 2026

Words: 972

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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A report from the American Immigration Council, based on 2023 data, estimated that close to 500,000 immigrants reside in Minnesota, representing 8.4 percent of the state’s population. The Immigration Research Initiative ranks Minnesota 23rd on a list of all 50 states for immigrant percent of population.

Some of the top countries of origin for Minnesota’s immigrants include Mexico, Somalia, India, Laos, and Ethiopia. While Mexicans remain the largest immigrant group in Minnesota, Minnesota …

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