Fact Check: Are There About 130,000 Undocumented Immigrants Living in Minnesota?

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Claim: About 130,000 undocumented immigrants live in Minnesota, compared with 2.1M in Texas and 1.6M in Florida.

Rating: MOSTLY TRUE

Explanation: Snopes found the figures broadly accurate based on the most recent credible population estimates available, which reflect conditions in 2023. Minnesota was estimated to have roughly 130,000 residents without legal immigration status, compared with much larger populations in Texas and Florida. However, all such figures are estimates and likely undercounts, since undocumented populations are difficult to measure precisely.

Source: Snopes

Date: 01/25/2026

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Last Updated on January 25, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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