Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN

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2023 Population

101,145

0.092% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

40.5

0.496% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.03%

1.54% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$77,420

3.75% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$213,100

8.45% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

40,719

33.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN had a population of 101k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $77,420. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN grew from 101,052 to 101,145, a 0.092% increase and its median household income grew from $74,622 to $77,420, a 3.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.39%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.39%).

10.4% of the households in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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.

96.4% of the residents in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN are Riverland Community College (644 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was $213,100, and the homeownership rate was 81.3%.

Most people in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN borders Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Kossuth, Hancock, Winnebago, Mitchell & Worth Counties PUMA, IA, Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, Brown, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn & Watonwan Counties PUMA, MN, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele & Waseca Counties PUMA, MN, Goodhue, Wabasha & Winona Counties PUMA, MN, Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN, La Crosse County PUMA, WI, and Monroe, Vernon, Juneau & Crawford Counties PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN is home to a population of 101k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.14% of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (6.21k people).

In 2023, there were 31.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.3k people) in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.72k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.63k 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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN are Spanish (5,351 households), Other Languages of Asia (1,206 households), and German (832 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,073

Women

49.9%

42,182

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 84,255 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.4%

2023 Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.4% of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.3k ± 264
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.72k ± 145
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.63k ± 319

6.9%

Hispanic Population

6.98k people

6.9% of the people in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN are hispanic (6.98k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,101 ± 809 people
Philippines
230 ± 372 people
Cuba
216 ± 360 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,101 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN residents, followed by Philippines with 230 and Cuba with 216.

Foreign-Born Population

6.14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.21k people

5.73%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.79k people

As of 2023, 6.14% of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN residents (6.21k 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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was 5.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,351 households (5.63%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,206 households (1.27%)
German
832 households (0.875%)

10.4% of the households in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was Spanish. 5.63% of the households in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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
2,232 ± 192
Gulf War (2001-)
822 ± 142
Gulf War (1990s)
428 ± 82

Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN employs 40.7k people. The largest industries in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,143 people), Construction (3,067 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,382 people), and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,034. The income inequality in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,621

Women

47.4%

31,824

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN in 2020 was 60,445 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

40.7k

2022 Value

−33.3%

1 Year decline

± −33.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −33.3%, from 61k employees to 40.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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

40.7k

2022 Value

−33.3%

1 Year decline

± −33.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −33.3%, from 61k employees to 40.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,143 people), Construction (3,067 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,382 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,205

Median earning men ± $1,030

$42,837

Median earning women ± $1,347

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,813), Public Administration ($74,710), and Wholesale Trade ($60,586).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,764), Public Administration ($53,977), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,066).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% 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 10.9%.

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

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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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

Most students graduating from Universities in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN are White (465 and 72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (89 and 13.8%), Asian (34 and 5.29%), and Black or African American (34 and 5.29%).

The largest universities in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Riverland Community College (644 and NaNM%).

The most popular majors in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (211 and NaNM%), Electrician (38 and NaNM%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (32 and NaNM%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,175 students enrolled in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN, 46.6% men and 53.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,182 records, of which 52.2% were women and 47.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
211 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded
General Business
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 211 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Riverland Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

644 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Riverland Community College with 644 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 288 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN, which is 0.809 times less than the 356 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 465 degrees mean that there were 5.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 89 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

Public, 2-year ($5,585) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($664) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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, 1.27% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.49% 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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (20.5k), Some college (15.1k), and Bachelors Degree (10.4k).

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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was $213,100 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $196,500 to $213,100, a 8.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN is 81.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN is $77,420. In N/A, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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

$213,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,977

$32,766

Median Property Taxes

±$860

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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.3%

Homeownership

2023

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.3% of the housing units in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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 N/A, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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.

$77,420

Median Household Income

± $2,085

40.3k

Number of Households

± 1,026

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.3k households in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN grew to $77,420 from the previous year's value of $74,622.

The following chart displays the households in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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

0.408

2022 Wage GINI in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN

0.407

2021 Wage GINI in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN

In 2022, the income inequality in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.463% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (9.74%)
Worked At Home (9.37%)

In 2023, 76.2% of workers in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.74%) and those who worked at home (9.37%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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 Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.03% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN (8.98k out of 99.4k 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties 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

94.1% of the population of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.1% 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

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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 26.1% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.88%

Uninsured

52.5%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN grew by 8.71% from 5.41% to 5.88%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.