Counties
15-County Metro Area
A driving force for growth in Minnesota.
A driving force for growth in Minnesota.
A perfect blend of urban amenities in a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Strong business incentives and award-winning schools.
2023 population: 367,095
20 miles southwest of Minneapolis; an industrial, manufacturing and bioscience hub with rural character.
2023 population: 108,622
Home to nearly 100 manufacturers and 85 health and care facilities, Chisago County is a small community with the rich resources and talent of a more urbanized area.
2023 population: 57,434
Comprised of 20 cities and 13 townships just south of Saint Paul, easily accessed Dakota County is a hub of distribution companies in a picturesque setting.
2023 population: 442,204
611 square miles and 46 communities, including Minneapolis. The county’s mix of urban, suburban and rural environments host 10 Fortune 500 headquarters.
2023 population: 1,268,903
35 miles straight north of downtown Minneapolis lies Isanti County, home to two dozen tech-intensive manufacturers serving a diverse range of industries.
2023 population: 41,934
Surrounded by cities including Mankato, Faribault and Northfield, family-friendly Le Sueur County is in a fortunate geographic location for growth.
2023 population: 28,936
North of the Twin Cities and east of St. Cloud, Mille Lacs County has high government employment and is among the fastest-growing counties in the state.
2023 population: 26,912
One of two Wisconsin counties that make up the Greater MSP region, Pierce County boasts over 60 manufacturing companies.
2023 population: 42,351
Just east of the Mississippi River, Ramsey County is home to the Minnesota state capital, the port city of Saint Paul. Well connected regionally, nationally and internationally.
2023 population: 544,438
Located along the southern edge of Greater MSP, Scott County is a mix of rural and suburban areas with over 3,000 local businesses.
2023 population: 152,957
Strategically located between northwest Greater MSP and southeast Saint Cloud, Sherburne County is uniquely positioned to support the growth of both areas.
2023 population: 99,178
This Wisconsin county lies just east of Saint Paul on the St. Croix River; it’s home to 2,073 businesses, including several large manufacturers.
2023 population: 96,763
One of the smallest Minnesota counties in size, yet the fifth largest in population, Washington County has a fast-growing, white-collar workforce.
2023 population: 272,298
Located between the thriving Greater MSP and Saint Cloud markets, fast-growing Wright County has a strong transportation network.
2023 population: 145,270