West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

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2020 Population

146,926

0.331% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

44.7

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

9.11%

0.659% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$60,643

2.24% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$185,200

6.19% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

66,416

2.29% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN had a population of 147k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $60,643. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew from 146,442 to 146,926, a 0.331% increase and its median household income grew from $59,316 to $60,643, a 2.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.86%), White (Hispanic) (1.72%), Other (Hispanic) (1.05%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.759%).

3.84% 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 (1,144 degrees awarded in 2020), Alexandria Technical & Community College (715 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Morris (394 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $185,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%. Most people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 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

Diversity

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is home to a population of 147k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.22% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (3.26k people).

In 2020, there were 50 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.53k 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 (2,648 households), German (653 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (272 households).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 104
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.74k ± 246
White (Hispanic)
2.53k ± 308

3.16%

Hispanic Population

4.64k people

3.16% of the people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are hispanic (4.64k people).

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,648 households (1.91%)
German
653 households (0.471%)
Other Indo-European Languages
272 households (0.196%)

3.84% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Spanish. 1.91% 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.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.22%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.26k people

2.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.22k people

As of 2020, 2.22% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents (3.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2.2%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 44.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents was 45.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
889 ± 730 people
Ethiopia
199 ± 346 people
Somalia
178 ± 327 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 889 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents, followed by Ethiopia with 199 and Somalia with 178.

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,807 ± 246
Korea
1,148 ± 148
Gulf War (2001-)
1,042 ± 160

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.32 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Minnesota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Minnesota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Minnesota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is $60,643. In 2020, 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 $120,297, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $113,707 and $107,918.

Males in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,158. The income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN employs 66.4k people. The largest industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Construction (4,693 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,516 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,092 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($237,732), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($189,104), and Management of companies & enterprises ($151,758).

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,643

2020 value

± $1,203

2.24%

1 Year Growth

± 2.47%

Households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a median annual income of $60,643, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $59,316 in 2019, which represents a 2.24% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$63,361

Average Male Salary in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

± $8,655

$46,158

Average Female Salary in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

± $6,412

In 2020, full-time male employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

Black
$52,968 ± $65,397
Asian
$51,057 ± $74,620
White
$47,869 ± $5,088

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN workers was Black. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

0.436

2019 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

In 2020, the income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.465% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, 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 $120,297, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $113,707 and $107,918.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (13.1k out of 144k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
11,544 ± 560
Hispanic
1,190 ± 226
Two Or More
543 ± 129

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

66.4k

2020 Value

−2.29%

1 Year decline

± −2.29%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −2.29%, from 68k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,014 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,779 people), and Registered nurses (1,626 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,014 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,779 people), and Registered nurses (1,626 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has an unusually high number of residents working as Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys (12.1 times higher than expected), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (9.05 times), and Agricultural & food scientists (7.27 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, by average salary, are Personal financial advisors ($282,173), Physicians ($276,125), and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents ($209,870).

Industries

Employment by Industries

66.4k

2020 Value

−2.29%

1 Year decline

± −2.29%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −2.29%, from 68k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Construction (4,693 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,516 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,092 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, by number of employees, are Construction (4,693 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,516 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,092 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has an unusually high number of Agricultural implement manufacturing (13.7 times higher than expected), Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (12.3 times), and Aluminum production & processing (10.9 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, by average salary, are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($237,732), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($189,104), and Management of companies & enterprises ($151,758).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Electronics with $27.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($27.1B) and Precision instruments ($25.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$349B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$638B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

82.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $349B. This is expected to increase 82.9% to $638B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$26.1B
Iowa
$17.3B
Illinois
$14.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $26.1B, followed by Iowa with $17.3B and Illinois and $14.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%). The most partisan county was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Minnesota.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Minnesota

52.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Minnesota

Morrison County, MN
75.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Todd County, MN
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Marshall County, MN
72.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Minnesota was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Minnesota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Minnesota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

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 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 2020, universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN awarded 2,253 degrees. The student population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is skewed towards women, with 3,934 male students and 5,711 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (1,859 and 84.3%), followed by Two or More Races (105 and 4.76%), Black or African American (88 and 3.99%), and Hispanic or Latino (88 and 3.99%).

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota State Community and Technical College (1,144 and 50.8%), Alexandria Technical & Community College (715 and 31.7%), and University of Minnesota-Morris (394 and 17.5%).

The most popular majors in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (362 and 16.1%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (205 and 9.1%), and Registered Nursing (99 and 4.39%).

The median tuition cost in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN for a public four year colleges is $12,324 for in-state students and $14,378 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
362 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
99 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
76 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 362 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Minnesota State Community and Technical College
1,144 degrees awarded
Alexandria Technical & Community College
715 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Morris
394 degrees awarded

$12,324

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota State Community and Technical College with 1,144 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,042

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,211

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,042 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, which is 0.86 times less than the 1,211 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,859 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
105 degrees awarded
Black or African American
88 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was White students. These 1,859 degrees mean that there were 17.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 105 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $185,200 in 2020, which is 0.806 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $174,400 to $185,200, a 6.19% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 20.3 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.

Housing

Property Value

$185,200

2020 Median

± $3,144

$174,400

2019 Median

± $2,523

In 2020, the median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to to $185,200 from the previous year's value of $174,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$60,643

Median Household Income

± $1,203

63.7k

Number of Households

± 1,255

In 2020, the median household income of the 63.7k households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to $60,643 from the previous year's value of $59,316.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN 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.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

2020 Homeownership

75.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 76.7% 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 75.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (7.9%)
Carpooled (7.79%)

In 2020, 79% of workers in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.79%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

95.7% of the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Minnesota was $8,871 in 2014. This is a 4.8% increase from the previous year ($8,465).

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1117 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0894% decrease from the previous year (1118 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1338 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 374 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Chippewa County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.5%). Additionally, Marshall County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,117 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,117 patients per year. This represents a 0.0894% decrease from the previous year (1,118 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,871

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Minnesota

$4,603

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,176

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,917

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Minnesota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.8%, from $8,465 to $8,871.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.25%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew by 9.15% from 3.9% to 4.25%.

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.