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October 16, 2023

Three data mythbusters: Misconceptions about socioeconomic and demographic data

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Educational attainment

52%

Half of Hennepin County residents (25 and older) have a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Among Minnesota regions, the Twin Cities region has the highest share of adults (25 and older) with a bachelor's degree, and the Southwest region has the lowest (46% vs. 21%)

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Across all regions of Minnesota, the percent of residents (25 and older) that have a bachelor's degree or higher has been increasing in recent years.

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