West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

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2021 Population

150,227

2.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

44.2

1.12% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.41%

3.28% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$63,845

5.28% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$196,100

5.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,861

0.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN had a population of 150k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $63,845. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew from 146,926 to 150,227, a 2.25% increase and its median household income grew from $60,643 to $63,845, a 5.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), White (Hispanic) (1.45%), Other (Hispanic) (1.22%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.784%).

4.19% of the households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Minnesota State Community and Technical College (1,152 degrees awarded in 2021), Alexandria Technical & Community College (656 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Morris (174251) (304 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $196,100, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN borders Clay, Polk, Roseau, Pennington, Marshall, Norman, Kittson & Red Lake Counties PUMA, MN, Beltrami, Becker, Hubbard, Clearwater, Mahnomen & Lake of the Woods Counties PUMA, MN, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd & Wadena Counties PUMA, MN, St. Cloud City PUMA, MN, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville & Sibley Counties PUMA, MN, Brown, Lyon, Redwood, Chippewa, Yellow Medicine, Lac qui Parle & Lincoln Counties PUMA, MN, Jamestown City PUMA, ND, and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is home to a population of 150k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.36% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (3.54k people).

In 2021, there were 44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.18k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Spanish (3,174 households), German (712 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (321 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,930

Women

49.2%

76,407

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 150,337 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 213
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.16k ± 255
White (Hispanic)
2.18k ± 351

3.31%

Hispanic Population

4.98k people

3.31% of the people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are hispanic (4.98k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
977 ± 765 people
Somalia
226 ± 369 people
Vietnam
215 ± 360 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 977 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 226 and Vietnam with 215.

Foreign-Born Population

2.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.54k people

2.22%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.26k people

As of 2021, 2.36% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents (3.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,174 households (2.24%)
German
712 households (0.503%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
321 households (0.227%)

4.19% of the households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Spanish. 2.24% of the households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,012 ± 234
Gulf War (2001-)
1,125 ± 181
Korea
1,014 ± 136

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN employs 66.9k people. The largest industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Construction (4,878 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,788 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,257 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($203,022), Management of companies & enterprises ($144,525), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($126,756).

Males in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,457. The income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,258

Women

47.1%

35,158

Men

52.9%

The workforce of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2020 was 66,416 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

66.9k

2021 Value

0.67%

1 Year growth

± 0.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 66.4k employees to 66.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,137 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,687 people), and Registered nurses (1,529 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.9k

2021 Value

0.67%

1 Year growth

± 0.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 66.4k employees to 66.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Construction (4,878 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,788 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,257 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,007

Median earning men ± $1,013

$32,005

Median earning women ± $694

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,972), Public Administration ($64,009), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,412).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,689), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,257), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,818).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN awarded 2,112 degrees. The student population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,762 male students and 5,470 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (1,733 and 83.1%), followed by Black or African American (102 and 4.89%), Two or More Races (92 and 4.41%), and Hispanic or Latino (89 and 4.27%).

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota State Community and Technical College (1,152 and 54.5%), Alexandria Technical & Community College (656 and 31.1%), and University of Minnesota-Morris (174251) (304 and 14.4%).

The most popular majors in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (367 and 17.4%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (128 and 6.06%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (121 and 5.73%).

The median tuition cost in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN for a public four year colleges is $12,584 for in-state students and $14,676 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,232 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,232 students enrolled in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,995 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
366 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
93 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
58 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 366 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Minnesota State Community and Technical College
1,152 degrees awarded
Alexandria Technical & Community College
656 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Morris (174251)
304 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota State Community and Technical College with 1,152 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 944 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, which is 0.808 times less than the 1,168 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,733 degrees mean that there were 17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 102 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,584) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,264) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,580) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.598% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.538% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.3k), Some college (27k), and Bachelors Degree (20.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $196,100 in 2021, which is 0.801 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $185,200 to $196,100, a 5.89% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is $63,845. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $124,355, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $120,115 and $112,632.

Housing

Property

$196,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,906

$49,002

Median Property Taxes

±$897

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2021

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77% of the housing units in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $124,355, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $120,115 and $112,632.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,845

Median Household Income

± $1,133

63.6k

Number of Households

± 1,213

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.6k households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to $63,845 from the previous year's value of $60,643.

The following chart displays the households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

In 2021, the income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.62% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Worked At Home (8.92%)
Carpooled (7.89%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.92%) and those who carpooled to work (7.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (13.9k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.7% of the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.32%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew by 1.47% from 4.25% to 4.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.