Minnesota

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    2024 Population
    5.74M
    US Senator
    Amy Klobuchar
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    US Senator
    Tina Smith
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.8
    0.518% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.3%
    1.12% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $89,062
    1.72% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $329,300
    7.79% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2.86M
    0.216% 1-year growth

    About

    12.4% of the households in Minnesota reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.4% of the residents in Minnesota are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Minnesota are Capella University (19,175 degrees awarded in 2024), Walden University (12,820 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (12,810 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Minnesota was $329,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

    Most people in Minnesota drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Minnesota was 2 cars per household.

    Minnesota borders Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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    Population & Diversity

    Minnesota is home to a population of 5.74M people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.57% of Minnesota residents were born outside of the country (492k people).

    In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.36M people) in Minnesota than any other race or ethnicity. There were 399k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 292k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Minnesota are Spanish (227,636 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (97,586 households), and Hmong (71,858 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN
      164,568
    2. Scott County PUMA, MN
      154,461
    3. Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN
      152,821

    In 2024 there were 5,739,445 residents in Minnesota.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN (164,568 people), Scott County PUMA, MN (154,461 people), and Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN (152,821 people).

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    2,865,503
    Women
    49.9%
    2,873,942
    Men
    50.1%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 5,739,445 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Minnesota.

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    Citizenship

    96.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.4% of Minnesota residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Minnesota was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Minnesota
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.36M ± 2.84k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      399k ± 4.41k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      292k ± 2.21k
    6.37%
    Hispanic Population
    366k people

    In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.36M people) in Minnesota than any other race or ethnicity. There were 399k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 292k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.37% of the people in Minnesota are hispanic (366k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Minnesota as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      61,898 ± 6,075 people
    2. Somalia
      36,765 ± 4,692 people
    3. India
      31,170 ± 4,323 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,898 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,765 and India with 31,170.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.57%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    492k people
    8.45%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    483k people

    As of 2024, 8.57% of Minnesota residents (492k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Minnesota was 8.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      227,636 households (4.21%)
    2. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
      97,586 households (1.81%)
    3. Hmong
      71,858 households (1.33%)

    12.4% of the households in Minnesota reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Minnesota was Spanish. 4.21% of the households in Minnesota reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      95,019 ± 1,614
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      53,119 ± 1,690
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      30,313 ± 1,238

    Minnesota has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Minnesota.

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    Health

    95.3% of the population of Minnesota has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,134 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,134 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.67%
    Uninsured
    54.6%
    Employer Coverage
    14.9%
    Medicaid
    13%
    Medicare
    11.8%
    Non-Group
    1.08%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Minnesota grew by 1.41% from 4.6% to 4.67%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Minnesota changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.98 in Minnesota.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.6% in Minnesota.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.37% in Minnesota.

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    Economy

    The economy of Minnesota employs 2.86M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Minnesota were Elementary & secondary schools (176,479 people), Construction (174,999 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (144,267 people), and the highest paying industries were Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($152,070), Management of companies & enterprises ($143,833), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($140,611).

    Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,682. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    1,377,775
    Women
    48.2%
    1,482,843
    Men
    51.8%

    The workforce of Minnesota in 2024 was 2,860,618 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Minnesota.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

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    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 2,860,618 people working in Minnesota. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN (85,634 people), Scott County PUMA, MN (81,340 people), and Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN (73,842 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Minnesota colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    2.86M
    2024 Value
    0.216%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.216%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Minnesota grew at a rate of 0.216%, from 2.85M employees to 2.86M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Minnesota, are Other managers (81,421 people), Registered nurses (76,562 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (58,970 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Minnesota.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.86M
    2024 Value
    0.216%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.216%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Minnesota grew at a rate of 0.216%, from 2.85M employees to 2.86M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Minnesota, are Elementary & secondary schools (176,479 people), Construction (174,999 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (144,267 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Minnesota, though some of these residents may live in Minnesota and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $61,827
    Median earning men ± $239
    $47,344
    Median earning women ± $262

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,429), Public Administration ($81,423), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,368).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($67,148), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,096), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,874).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.26%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 12,666
      Construction
    2. 11,574
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 9,563
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $25.3M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $22.8M
      Manufacturing
    3. $19M
      Finance and Insurance

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Electronics
      $28.6B
    2. Mixed freight
      $27.9B
    3. Precision instruments
      $23.6B

    In 2024, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Electronics with $28.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($27.9B) and Precision instruments ($23.6B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $347B
    2024 Value in Minnesota
    $636B
    Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota
    83.4% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Minnesota trade was $347B. This is expected to increase 83.4% to $636B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. Wisconsin
      $26.7B
    2. Iowa
      $15.8B
    3. Illinois
      $14.2B

    In 2024, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $26.7B, followed by Iowa with $15.8B and Illinois and $14.2B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    The most partisan county was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Kamala Harris
    Popular Vote for Minnesota
    50.9% for the Democratic Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Minnesota
    1. Morrison County, MN
      75.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    2. Todd County, MN
      73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. Marshall County, MN
      72.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Minnesota was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Minnesota colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Minnesota

    Amy Klobuchar
    Senator from Minnesota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
    Tina Smith
    Senator from Minnesota2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Minnesota awarded 108,846 degrees. The student population of Minnesota in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 144,905 male students and 268,546 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Minnesota are White (64,072 and 61.2%), Black or African American (16,830 and 16.1%), Hispanic or Latino (8,782 and 8.39%), and Asian (6,578 and 6.29%).

    The largest universities in Minnesota by number of degrees awarded are Capella University (19,175 and 17.6%), Walden University (12,820 and 11.8%), and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (12,810 and 11.8%).

    The most popular majors in Minnesota are Registered Nursing (16,337 and 15%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (5,832 and 5.36%), and General Business Administration & Management (5,163 and 4.74%).

    The median tuition costs are $37,257 for private four year colleges, and $8,840 and $11,648 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Minnesota, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 413,451 (35% men and 65% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 413,451 students enrolled in Minnesota, 35% men and 65% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 226,907 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      10,694 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      2,795 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      2,216 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Minnesota was Registered Nursing with 10,694 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Minnesota according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Capella University
      19,175 degrees awarded
    2. Walden University
      12,820 degrees awarded
    3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
      12,810 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Capella University with 19,175 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 35,692 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Minnesota, which is 0.488 times less than the 73,154 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 64,072 degrees mean that there were 3.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 16,830 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,257) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,434) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.967% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Minnesota in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (1.09M), Bachelors Degree (1.08M), and Some college (940k).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Minnesota was $329,300 in 2024, which is 0.99 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $305,500 to $329,300, a 7.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Minnesota is 72.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Minnesota have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Minnesota is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Minnesota. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.67%.

    Housing

    Property

    $329,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$903
    $1.67M
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$8,128

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Minnesota the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.2% of the housing units in Minnesota were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $89,062
    Median Household Income
    ± $409
    2.31M
    Number of Households
    ± 10,421

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.31M households in Minnesota grew to $89,062 from the previous year's value of $87,556.

    The following chart displays the households in Minnesota distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.452
    2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota
    0.454
    2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

    In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.6%)
    3. Carpooled (7.54%)

    In 2024, 68.9% of workers in Minnesota drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.54%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Minnesota have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Minnesota have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Minnesota distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Minnesota have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Minnesota. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.67%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Minnesota (523k out of 5.62M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Minnesota is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 10.2% of the children was living in poverty in Minnesota. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.4%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 236 in Minnesota. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.41% per 100,000 population.

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