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Minnesota Compass
By tracking and analyzing trends in topics 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 >
New & Noteworthy
High participation in the labor force may not protect Minnesota from experiencing significant talent shortages over the next five years. What do the numbers say about how we can we chip away Minnesota’s workforce shortage?
Insights and Analysis
Recent articles highlighting key trends and issues:
Advocating for indicators of community assets and well-being
It's been a decade since the Great Recession ended. How has Minnesota recovered?
Featured trend
Minnesota’s high school graduation rate has steadily marched upward, improving to 83 percent in 2017. Rates improved across all races and ethnicities, and that’s certainly good news. But disparities by race remain an acute problem for Minnesota.
See more data on high school graduation rates.
Data Update
Across Minnesota's counties, median household income ranges from $102,500 in Carver County to $43,600 in Mahnomen County.
Nine percent of Minnesotans are foreign-born. Foreign-born residents from Asia have been our state's largest immigrant group since 1990; foreign-born residents from Africa now constitute the second largest immigrant group in Minnesota.
Today, one in five Minnesotans is a person of color. Minnesota has seen 26 percent growth in its population of color since 2010 – seventh highest among states.
2019 Compass Points IS Here!
Minnesota Compass has released Compass Points 2019 (PDF). Our annual indicator report includes data and analysis about notable trends, key demographics, and a dashboard that highlights how Minnesota is doing in key topic areas. The information is used by policymakers, business and community leaders, and others working to ensure the health and wellbeing of all Minnesota residents and communities.
Racial Equity Resource Directory
View a statewide listing of racial equity programs and training providers serving faith communities, civic organizations, educational institutions, and anyone working to combat racism and increase cultural competence.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Minnesota Compass is holding a series of free workshops around the state to share what we learned in listening sessions, highlight current demographic trends, and demonstrate how you can use the Minnesota Compass Build Your Own data tool to access data for your city, county, school district, legislative district and more. Space is limited, so register soon!
Austin Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Register.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Did you miss our Build Your Own data tool workshop in your region? Want to learn more about how to use the Build Your Own data tool and see trends for your community? Join us for a webinar to see the presentation for your region.
Northeast Region: Wednesday, June 26, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Register.
Northwest Region: Thursday, June 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Register.
Southwest Region: Wednesday, July 10, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Register.
West Central Region: Wednesday, July 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Register.
Southern Region: Wednesday, July 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Register.
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