Population 7,889 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Loop
Household size in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.52 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.66 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.51 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.47 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in North Loop are small: just 1.47 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 1.52 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Minneapolis neighborhoods have smaller households: only four of 60.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.5 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
North Loop is young: half of its residents are under 32.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.9, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in North Loop, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five of Minneapolis' 60 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Loop
Renters in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.5% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.0% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.6% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.9% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +26.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Loop rent: 76.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 50.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 26.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in North Loop: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
North Loop has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Of Minneapolis' 60 neighborhoods, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,277 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,469 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,753 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,183 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$906 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Loop costs $2,183 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $906 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Loop
Bachelor's degrees in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.8% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.3% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.9% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.6% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Loop: 74.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Loop: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. North Loop has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Minneapolis neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Loop
| Period | North Loop | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in North Loop has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of Minneapolis' 60 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Loop compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Loop | 1.47 | 32.5 | 3.4% | 76.9% | 12.3% | 1999 | $2,183 | 74.6% | 98.0% | 2.4% |
| Downtown West | 1.36 | 36.3 | 3.7% | 76.4% | 9.8% | 1994 | $1,649 | 60.0% | 95.8% | 7.1% |
| Near North | 3.38 | 31.4 | 17.6% | 49.8% | 13.0% | 1954 | $1,249 | 32.0% | 80.2% | 3.4% |
| Loring Park | 1.40 | 39.7 | 6.2% | 78.0% | 14.1% | 1972 | $1,232 | 58.5% | 96.0% | 4.1% |
| Downtown East | 1.71 | 49.1 | 0.8% | 58.5% | 10.9% | 2012 | $2,746 | 84.1% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| Elliot Park | 1.41 | 35.2 | 5.3% | 78.5% | 16.8% | 1995 | $1,079 | 43.3% | 89.8% | 8.3% |
| Harrison | 3.19 | 25.1 | 19.1% | 74.1% | 10.8% | 1957 | $1,032 | 32.7% | 84.1% | 12.4% |
| Stevens Square | 1.45 | 38.3 | 5.5% | 75.4% | 13.8% | 1947 | $1,213 | 37.0% | 85.3% | 4.5% |
| Hawthorne | 3.16 | 30.4 | 27.6% | 57.3% | 9.5% | 1944 | $1,313 | 15.9% | 74.7% | 14.0% |
| Marcy Holmes | 2.21 | 25.5 | 6.1% | 89.1% | 15.6% | 1987 | $1,343 | 59.7% | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| Lowry Hill | 1.86 | 38.7 | 3.4% | 58.2% | 7.0% | 1938 | $1,795 | 74.0% | 99.1% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Loop. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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