Track and analyze trends and data on the topics that impact Minnesotans' quality of life.
NEW INSIGHTS
The Minnesota Paradox revisited
Minnesota has been praised for a high quality of life, and disparaged for its racial inequities. Wilder Research’s Paul Mattessich reexamines why the pieces don’t fit in the puzzle that is Minnesota.
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey provides near real-time data on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. households.
NEW INSIGHTS
Higher COVID-19 death rates among Black Minnesotans
When you look at each population in the state by race, disparities in COVID-19 death rates become more evident.
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
Minnesota’s Latinos in numbers: An overview of Minnesota Compass data
HACER-MN uses MN Compass data to paint an accurate picture of Minnesota’s diverse Latino residents.
Insights and Analysis
Recent articles highlighting key trends and issues:
Four things to know: Minnesota’s food and drink industry during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 adds to greater Minnesota health care woes
Indicators dashboard helps promote community
Seven things to know about 2018 voter turnout
Introducing profiles of 26 of Minnesota's largest cultural communities
Three groups who are at risk of being undercounted in the 2020 census
NEW INSIGHTS
Which neighborhoods are at high risk for COVID-19?
MN Compass looks at risk factors of Twin Cities communities.
Data Update
Foreign-born populations continue to grow as a proportion of the overall population, making up 9% of Minnesota’s population, up from 7% in 2010.
Approximately 38% of householders of color pay too much for housing.
The ratio of retirement-age adults (65+) to working-age adults (16-64) increased in 60 Minnesota cities, signaling disproportionate growth in the number of older adults compared to the working-age population.
Between 2016 and 2019, the share of Minnesota students who report being highly engaged in enrichment activities fell from 65% to nearly 60%.
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.
2020 ANNUAL REPORT
MN Compass’s annual report and quality of life indicators check-up
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Geographic profiles
Profiles for the state, Minnesota's 7 regions, 87 counties, cities with populations of 1000+, and select neighborhoods. Use the “Build Your Own” profile tool to exactly pinpoint the location of the data you need.
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