New & Noteworthy

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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Compass Data Champions

Last call to be an official champion!

Are you excited about the Minnesota Compass Build Your Own data tool and how it will help you get the data you need to support your work?
Do you want to work with Minnesota Compass staff to share how our data and tools can support grantwriting, strategic planning, and policymaking across Minnesota? We are looking for regional champions to advise and support our efforts in 2019 to spread the word across the state about this great resource. Apply by January 30, 2019.

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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!

Featured trend

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.

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

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.

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.