Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN

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2023 Population

146,652

0.222% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

41.1

0.489% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.8%

0.328% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$69,340

3.42% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$195,800

7.88% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

64,701

46.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN had a population of 147k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $69,340. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN declined from 146,979 to 146,652, a −0.222% decrease and its median household income grew from $67,050 to $69,340, a 3.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (7.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.81%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.55%), and White (Hispanic) (1.2%).

5.22% of the households in Northwest 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.

99.1% of the residents in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN are Northland Community and Technical College (810 degrees awarded in 2022), University of Minnesota-Crookston (446 degrees), and White Earth Tribal and Community College (16 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was $195,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.4%.

Most people in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN borders North Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd & Wadena Counties PUMA, MN, Clay, Otter Tail & Wilkin Counties PUMA, MN, Northeast North Dakota--Grand Forks City PUMA, ND, and Cass County--Fargo City PUMA, ND.

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Population & Diversity

Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN is home to a population of 147k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.98% of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (2.9k people).

In 2023, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 7.06k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN are Spanish (2,404 households), Other Native Languages of North America (1,683 households), and German (555 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,194

Women

48.8%

73,518

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 143,712 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 327
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
10.3k ± 254
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.06k ± 440

3.47%

Hispanic Population

5.08k people

3.47% of the people in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN are hispanic (5.08k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
640 ± 620 people
Iraq
544 ± 572 people
Canada
364 ± 468 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 640 Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN residents, followed by Iraq with 544 and Canada with 364.

Foreign-Born Population

1.98%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.9k people

1.96%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2023, 1.98% of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN residents (2.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was 1.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,404 households (1.74%)
Other Native Languages of North America
1,683 households (1.22%)
German
555 households (0.403%)

5.22% of the households in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was Spanish. 1.74% of the households in Northwest 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
3,528 ± 214
Gulf War (2001-)
1,240 ± 172
Gulf War (1990s)
1,137 ± 173

Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN employs 64.7k people. The largest industries in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN are Construction (4,903 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,399 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,410 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($166,419), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($114,875), and Computer Systems Design ($112,047).

Males in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,850. The income inequality in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,268

Women

48%

63,115

Men

52%

The workforce of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2020 was 121,383 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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

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Occupations

64.7k

2022 Value

−46.6%

1 Year decline

± −46.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −46.6%, from 121k employees to 64.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,057 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,682 people), and Registered nurses (1,600 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.7k

2022 Value

−46.6%

1 Year decline

± −46.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −46.6%, from 121k employees to 64.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Construction (4,903 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,399 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,410 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,036

Median earning men ± $809

$38,889

Median earning women ± $1,007

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,250), Public Administration ($66,297), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,413).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($57,247), Wholesale Trade ($50,191), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,163).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

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 Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 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 2022, universities in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN awarded 1,286 degrees. The student population of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,040 male students and 3,044 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (1,007 and 79.4%), followed by Black or African American (63 and 4.97%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 4.26%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (43 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Northland Community and Technical College (810 and 63%), University of Minnesota-Crookston (446 and 34.7%), and White Earth Tribal and Community College (16 and 1.24%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (138 and 10.7%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (103 and 8.01%), and Registered Nursing (71 and 5.52%).

The median tuition cost in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN for a public four year colleges is $11,362 for in-state students and $11,362 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,084 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,084 students enrolled in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,737 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Accounting
57 degrees awarded
General Finance
36 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was Accounting with 57 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northland Community and Technical College
810 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Crookston
446 degrees awarded
White Earth Tribal and Community College
16 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northland Community and Technical College with 810 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 539 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, which is 0.722 times less than the 747 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,007 degrees mean that there were 16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 63 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 ($11,362) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,200) 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 2022, 0.434% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.348% 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 Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.8k), Some college (26.7k), and Bachelors Degree (19.2k).

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 Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was $195,800 in 2023, which is 0.645 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $181,500 to $195,800, a 7.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN is 77.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN is $69,340. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was Hennepin County--Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $136,892, followed by Hennepin County (West)--Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Dakota County (South)--Lakeville & Farmington Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $134,108 and $130,632.

Housing

Property

$195,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,173

$45,672

Median Property Taxes

±$890

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 Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.4%

Homeownership

2023

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.4% of the housing units in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northwest 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was Hennepin County--Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $136,892, followed by Hennepin County (West)--Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Dakota County (South)--Lakeville & Farmington Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $134,108 and $130,632.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northwest 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.

$69,340

Median Household Income

± $1,196

59k

Number of Households

± 1,127

In 2023, the median household income of the 59k households in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to $69,340 from the previous year's value of $67,050.

The following chart displays the households in Northwest 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

0.424

2022 Wage GINI in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN

0.431

2021 Wage GINI in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN

In 2022, the income inequality in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.67% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.5%)
Carpooled (9.36%)
Worked At Home (8.54%)

In 2023, 75.5% of workers in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.36%) and those who worked at home (8.54%).

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

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN (16.9k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN is White, followed by Native American 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

93.6% of the population of Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1110 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

1,110 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,110 patients per year. This represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1,102 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.35%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Minnesota PUMA, MN declined by 2.51% from 6.52% to 6.35%.

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