Insights Archives

Three key takeaways on health insurance coverage in Minnesota, based on the most recent data from the American Community Survey. 

Four key takeaways on employment in Minnesota, based on the most recent data from the American Community Survey. 

Three key takeaways on median household income in Minnesota, based on the most recent data from the American Community Survey. 

Minnesota Compass provides reliable, actionable, and clear data, without any extra “spice.”

Three key takeaways on housing affordability in Minnesota, based on the most recent data from the American Community Survey. 

Guests on the Side by Side podcast talk about the importance of census data for providing essential population counts for representation, funding, research, and redistricting, and for understanding rural, urban, and suburban communities.

Before Minnesotans head to the polls in November 2026, we share several recent voter turnout trends that highlight our state’s civic engagement.

Part three in a series on threats to the data Minnesotans depend on. First the data disappeared. Then the systems behind it were dismantled. Now the rules themselves are being rewritten.

Choose your own data adventure with the Build Your Own statewide data tool! In this article, we share how you can use this tool to customize data for your Minnesota community.