Minnesota is home to about 1.3 million children and youth, or about 22% of the state's total population. We track population trends and key measures for young and school-age children to better understand the positive development of children and youth in Minnesota.
Key measures
1 of 6
Explore data by racial and ethnic group
Explore data by age group
Minnesota's children
Fast facts
1.3 million children and youth
About 22% of Minnesota's total population are children and youth.
22
%
543,000 children and youth of color
More than one-third of Minnesota's children and youth are children of color.
36
%
121,000 children and youth below poverty
About 1 in 10 children and youth live below poverty.
10
%