Minnesota Compass

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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

MN Region County City
New data on Geo Profiles!

We’ve updated data on all of our geographic profiles and the Build Your Own Data Tool! Explore the data for Minneapolis-Saint Paul and Duluth neighborhoods, IRRR service area, counties, cities, school districts, and more.

10 Years since the Recession
INSIGHTS Allison Liuzzi and Jacob Wascalus January 2019

It's been a decade since the Great Recession ended. How has Minnesota recovered?

In the decade since the official end of the Great Recession, how has our state fared economically? At a high level, our state continues to see progress on several economic measures. But it would be inaccurate to conclude that the progress our state has made has delivered for all.

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Insights and Analysis

Recent articles highlighting key trends and issues:

How will the Southwest LRT affect people, places, and jobs?

Community-led solutions: Building evidence that counts

Choose Your Data Adventure: Build Your Own Data Profile!

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Featured trend

Minnesota counties where poverty declined
economy
FEATURED TREND | january 16, 2019

No change in poverty for most Minnesota counties

Most Minnesota counties saw no change in poverty between 2012 and 2017, but 11 counties saw statistically significant declines. Dig deeper in our poverty key measure, which has been updated through 2017 with the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

See more data on poverty in Minnesota.

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Data Update

Across Minnesota's counties, median household income ranges from $102,500 in Carver County to $43,600 in Mahnomen County.

Minnesota and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area have both experienced eight years of positive, year-over-year growth in economic output (GDP).

At 8 percent, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area is home to one of the lowest poverty rates among the nation's largest metros.

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.

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2018 Compass Points

Compass Points 2018

Minnesota Compass has released Compass Points 2018 (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.

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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.

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