Major Trends
Minnesota is undergoing major demographic shifts including an aging and more diverse population. What does it mean for the future of our state?
Cradle to career success
Minnesota's younger residents are more racially, culturally and linguistically diverse than older generations, which creates challenges and opportunities. The more we know about Minnesota's children, the better equipped we are to make smart investments in their - and our - future.
Low birth weight
Early childhood screening
Connections to caring adults
Enrichment activities
Education proficiency rates: 3rd grade reading and 11th grade math
High school graduation
Strong, vibrant economy and workforce
Like much of the country, Minnesota is experiencing mixed results as it seeks to emerge from the economic downturn. How well are we building a climate for competitive business opportunities and a prepared workforce to strengthen our economic vitality around the state?
Educational attainment
Proportion of adults working
Change in percentage of number of jobs
Economic Output (Gross Domestic Product)
Transportation expenses as share of household
Median income
Healthy Communities
Overall, we have active residents who feel that their work can have an impact, as part of a larger community that can work together for common goals. But are we engaging diverse groups and creating opportunities for everyone?
Perceived ability to improve one’s community
Volunteerism
Crime Rate
Health care coverage
Cost-burdened households
Traffic injuries and death
Air Quality
Water Quality
POLL
| Which of these issues do you think needs the most immediate attention? | |
| a. Health care coverage | |
| b. Per capita income | |
| c. High school graduation rate | |
| d. Crime rate | |
| e. Something else not listed here | |
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Annual population estimates tell stories
Annual Population Estimates of the U.S. by age, sex, race, and ethnicity at all geography levels augment the decennial census. It turns out a lot can happen between one census and the next! Compass researcher Megan Chmielewski shares some interesting patterns the estimates bring to light.
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