What Are People From Minneapolis Called?

Name: Minneapolis
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Minneapolis are called:

People from Minneapolis are called Minneapolitan.

Demonym:

Minneapolitan

Pronunciation:

/ˌmɪniːˈæpəlɪtən/

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About Minneapolis

Largest city in Minnesota and part of the Twin Cities metro.
Known for lakes, parks, arts institutions, and riverfront development.
Important regional center for healthcare, retail, and corporate headquarters.
Connected to Saint Paul by integrated transit and economic systems.

Quick Facts

Population:: 429,954 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Name combines Dakota 'mni' (water) with Greek 'polis' (city), supporting the -politan demonym.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Chicago

660 km southeast

People are called:

Chicagoan

Indianapolis

960 km southeast

People are called:

Indianapolitan

Denver

1,470 km southwest

People are called:

Denverite

Quick Facts

Population:: 429,954 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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