West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

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2023 Population

113,320

0.0627% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

0.463% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.82%

1.39% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$71,715

5.41% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$211,000

7.71% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

52,945

20.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN had a population of 113k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $71,715. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew from 113,249 to 113,320, a 0.0627% increase and its median household income grew from $68,033 to $71,715, a 5.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), Other (Hispanic) (2%), White (Hispanic) (1.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.18%).

4.7% 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.

98.2% of the residents in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Minnesota West Community and Technical College (772 degrees awarded in 2023), Alexandria Technical & Community College (741 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Morris (263 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $211,000, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN borders Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd & Wadena Counties PUMA, MN, Clay, Otter Tail & Wilkin Counties PUMA, MN, Benton (Northwest) & Stearns (West) Counties PUMA, MN, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville & Sibley Counties PUMA, MN, Southwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, East Central North Dakota--Jamestown City PUMA, ND, and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

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Population & Diversity

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is home to a population of 113k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.64% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (2.99k people).

In 2023, there were 39.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.26k Other (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 (3,232 households), German (309 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (300 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,229

Women

49.6%

59,248

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 117,477 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of West Central 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 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 98.4%, 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)
102k ± 241
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.62k ± 248
Other (Hispanic)
2.26k ± 293

4.57%

Hispanic Population

5.18k people

4.57% of the people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are hispanic (5.18k 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
1,002 ± 774 people
Honduras
320 ± 439 people
Vietnam
152 ± 302 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,002 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents, followed by Honduras with 320 and Vietnam with 152.

Foreign-Born Population

2.64%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.99k people

2.48%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.81k people

As of 2023, 2.64% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents (2.99k 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 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2.48%, 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
3,232 households (3.03%)
German
309 households (0.289%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
300 households (0.281%)

4.7% 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 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 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Spanish. 3.03% 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
2,760 ± 192
Gulf War (2001-)
816 ± 121
Gulf War (1990s)
645 ± 119

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN employs 52.9k people. The largest industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Elementary & secondary schools (3,972 people), Construction (3,710 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,405 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($234,678), Management of companies & enterprises ($186,766), and Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($153,923).

Males in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,404. The income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, 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

52.9k

2022 Value

−20.8%

1 Year decline

± −20.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −20.8%, from 66.9k employees to 52.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,592 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,278 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,243 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

52.9k

2022 Value

−20.8%

1 Year decline

± −20.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −20.8%, from 66.9k employees to 52.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,972 people), Construction (3,710 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,405 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

$53,984

Median earning men ± $980

$36,619

Median earning women ± $728

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,921), Public Administration ($72,469), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,028).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($59,472), Construction ($53,833), and Wholesale Trade ($50,111).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 West Central 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 2023, universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN awarded 1,776 degrees. The student population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,569 male students and 3,927 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (1,335 and 75.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (162 and 9.18%), Two or More Races (89 and 5.05%), and Unknown (66 and 3.74%).

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota West Community and Technical College (772 and 43.5%), Alexandria Technical & Community College (741 and 41.7%), and University of Minnesota-Morris (263 and 14.8%).

The most popular majors in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (236 and 13.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (167 and 9.4%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (138 and 7.77%).

The median tuition cost in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN for a public four year colleges is $12,932 for in-state students and $15,082 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,496 (47.6% men and 52.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,496 students enrolled in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, 47.6% men and 52.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,475 records, of which 53% were women and 47% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Police Science
68 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
49 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
167 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Criminal Justice - Police Science with 68 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 West Community and Technical College
772 degrees awarded
Alexandria Technical & Community College
741 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Morris
263 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota West Community and Technical College with 772 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 775 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, which is 0.774 times less than the 1,001 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,335 degrees mean that there were 8.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 162 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 ($12,932) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,355) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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, 0.538% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.477% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (28.5k), Some college (20.6k), and Bachelors Degree (16.1k).

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 $211,000 in 2023, which is 0.695 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $195,900 to $211,000, a 7.71% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 19.6 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 $71,715. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Central 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

$211,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,561

$37,376

Median Property Taxes

±$778

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

2023

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 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 76.2%.

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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Central 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 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.

$71,715

Median Household Income

± $1,157

48.6k

Number of Households

± 979

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.6k households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to $71,715 from the previous year's value of $68,033.

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

0.428

2022 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

In 2022, the income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.353% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2023

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Carpooled (7.79%)

In 2023, 76.9% of workers in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) 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.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% 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

9.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (10.9k out of 111k 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 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

95.5% of the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.56% 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 23.8% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% 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

4.54%

Uninsured

46.7%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

17.4%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew by 4.89% from 4.33% to 4.54%.

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.