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Minneapolis, KS
City in Ottawa County, Kansas.
Population
2,043
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,114
ZIP codes
0
Minneapolis and its ZIP codes
Minneapolis at a glance
- Minneapolis is about 31 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 124th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $57,702 a year, 22% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,800 (34% below Kansas) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for Minneapolis, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minneapolis, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,702
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$143,800
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (534), Irish Americans (196), Mexican Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Minneapolis.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,948
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,471
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.1M
FY 2026, $10,312 per person
How people get to work
Minneapolis, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minneapolis, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
692
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
38
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 18°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minneapolis, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Minneapolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WellsCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| BenningtonCity | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| AdaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| CulverCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DelphosCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| TescottCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BeverlyCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| NilesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| GlascoCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BarnardCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| New CambriaCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| LongfordCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| ManchesterCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| SalinaCity | 21 mi | 26.3 |
| MiltonvaleCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Oak HillCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minneapolis, KS in?
- Minneapolis is in Ottawa County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Minneapolis, KS?
- About 2,043 people live in Minneapolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minneapolis?
- Nearby places include Wells (8.2 mi), Bennington (8.5 mi), Ada (10 mi), Culver (11 mi), Delphos (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023