West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

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2024 Population

113,487

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2024 Poverty Rate

10.4%

5.58% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$74,280

3.58% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$227,300

7.73% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

50,904

0.917% 1-year decline

About

5.05% 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% 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 (914 degrees awarded in 2024), Alexandria Technical & Community College (658 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Morris (236 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $227,300, and the homeownership rate was 76.8%.

Most people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 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% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.83% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (3.21k people).

In 2024, there were 41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.48k Other (Hispanic) and 2k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Spanish (3,602 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (423 households), and German (264 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,995

Women

49.2%

57,763

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 113,758 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

98%

2024 Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 98.2%, 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 ± 221
Other (Hispanic)
2.48k ± 290
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2k ± 169

4.88%

Hispanic Population

5.54k people

4.88% of the people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are hispanic (5.54k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,400 ± 913 people
Philippines
339 ± 451 people
Micronesia
216 ± 360 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,400 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents, followed by Philippines with 339 and Micronesia with 216.

Foreign-Born Population

2.83%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.21k people

2.64%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.99k people

As of 2024, 2.83% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents (3.21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2.64%, 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
3,602 households (3.36%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
423 households (0.395%)
German
264 households (0.246%)

5.05% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Spanish. 3.36% 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
2,737 ± 243
Gulf War (2001-)
963 ± 144
Gulf War (1990s)
706 ± 138

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.84 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN.

Health

95.3% of the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.65% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,134 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,134 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.71%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.65%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew by 3.79% from 4.54% to 4.71%.

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.

Economy

The economy of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN employs 50.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN were Construction (4,127 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,837 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,434 people), and the highest paying industries were Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($291,062), Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($177,324), and Paint, coating, & adhesive manufacturing ($161,156).

Males in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,408. 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

23,948

Women

47%

26,956

Men

53%

The workforce of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2024 was 50,904 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

50.9k

2024 Value

−0.917%

1 Year decline

± −0.917%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −0.917%, from 51.4k employees to 50.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,518 people), Other managers (1,240 people), and Customer service representatives (1,097 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

50.9k

2024 Value

−0.917%

1 Year decline

± −0.917%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −0.917%, from 51.4k employees to 50.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Construction (4,127 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,837 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,434 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

$55,064

Median earning men ± $1,164

$37,889

Median earning women ± $1,167

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,955), Public Administration ($77,216), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,712).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($60,667), Construction ($56,607), and Wholesale Trade ($48,958).

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 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

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
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.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN awarded 1,808 degrees. The student population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,803 male students and 4,154 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (1,363 and 76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (182 and 10.2%), Two or More Races (75 and 4.19%), and Unknown (63 and 3.52%).

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota West Community and Technical College (914 and 50.6%), Alexandria Technical & Community College (658 and 36.4%), and University of Minnesota-Morris (236 and 13.1%).

The most popular majors in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (268 and 14.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (154 and 8.52%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (130 and 7.19%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $13,130 for in-state students and $15,314 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 7,957 (47.8% men and 52.2% 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 2024 there were 7,957 students enrolled in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, 47.8% men and 52.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,641 records, of which 52.2% were women and 47.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
154 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
72 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 154 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
914 degrees awarded
Alexandria Technical & Community College
658 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Morris
236 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota West Community and Technical College with 914 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 895 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, which is 0.98 times less than the 913 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,363 degrees mean that there were 7.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 182 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 ($13,130) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,396) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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 2024, 0.578% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.443% 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 2024 were High School or Equivalent (27.3k), Some college (19.9k), and Bachelors Degree (15.3k).

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 $227,300 in 2024, which is 0.683 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $211,000 to $227,300, a 7.73% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is 76.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 19.5 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

$227,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,603

$37,269

Median Property Taxes

±$773

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 $3k+ 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

76.8%

Homeownership

2024

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.8% of the housing units in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$74,280

Median Household Income

± $1,268

48.5k

Number of Households

± 982

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.5k households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to $74,280 from the previous year's value of $71,715.

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

2024 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

0.425

2023 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

In 2024, 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 0.687% growth from 2023 to 2024, 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 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (7.9%)

In 2024, 76.1% of workers in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.9%).

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

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.71% 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

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (11.5k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.