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Minnesota Compass

By tracking and analyzing trends in areas that affect our quality of life, Compass gives everyone in our state – policymakers, business and community leaders, and concerned individuals who live and work here – a common foundation to act on issues to improve our communities. More >

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Compass annual meeting

Take our quick quiz from our recent annual meeting, see the data presentations, and learn what Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Chancellor Steven J. Rosenstone said about how we must prepare our future workforce to regain Minnesota's competitive edge.

Major trends

A 2-minute look at workforce trends.

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Compass Points

See an annual reading of the state's progress, comparisons with other states, and more.

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Ask a Researcher

Minnesota has some gender issues
Meet new Compass researcher Allison Churilla, who gives insight into gender disparities in Minnesota, now on Compass.

New Data

Expanded Jobs series, including new statewide data on share of self-employed + brand new data for cities, counties, regions.
Real median income in MN and US since 1959
City-level data (largest 55 cities in Minnesota) for poverty, educational attainment, median income, cost-burdened households, homeownership gap and health care coverage.

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regions

In addition to tracking statewide trends, Compass provides data by region, and when possible, by county and larger cities. Click on the map for data and information specific to your region.

NEw! Neighborhood Profiles

Get the most recent census data for Minneapolis and Saint Paul neighborhoods. Find at-a-glance trends and data on population, housing, employment, and more.