West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

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Population

146,004

0.321% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

Median Age

44.9

Poverty Rate

9.69%

Median Household Income

$57,121

3% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$168,600

3.5% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

67,801

0.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN had a population of 146k people with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $57,121. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew from 145,537 to 146,004, a 0.321% increase and its median household income grew from $55,457 to $57,121, a 3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.7%), White (Hispanic) (1.92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.923%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.655%). 3.82% of the people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN speak a non-English language, and 98.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Minnesota State Community and Technical College (1,307 degrees awarded in 2017), Alexandria Technical & Community College (762 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Morris (446 degrees).

The median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is $168,600, and the homeownership rate is 76.2%. Most people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is 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

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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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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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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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 46.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.84%). The most partisan county was Morrison County, MN with 73.4% 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.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.9%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (3.84%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 46.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.9%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.84%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Minnesota

46.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Minnesota

Morrison County, MN
73.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Todd County, MN
70.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Roseau County, MN
69.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Minnesota was Morrison County, MN with 73.4% 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

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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 after Al Franken's resignation.

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.

Diversity

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is home to a population of 146k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.07% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (3.03k people).

In 2018, there were 48.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.8k White (Hispanic) and 2.04k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Spanish (2,732 speakers), German (726 speakers), and Other Indo-European Languages (324 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 49
White (Hispanic)
2.8k ± 253
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.04k ± 193

2.78%

Hispanic Population

4.05k people

2.78% of the people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are hispanic (4.05k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
2,732 speakers (1.98%)
German
726 speakers (0.527%)
Other Indo-European Languages
324 speakers (0.235%)

3.82% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Spanish. 1.98% of the overall population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are native Spanish speakers. 0.527% speak German and 0.235% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.07%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.03k people

1.84%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

2.68k people

As of 2018, 2.07% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents (3.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 1.84%, 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

± 3.3

In 2018, the median age of all people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 44.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are getting staying the same age. In 2017, the average age of all West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents was 45.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
832 ± 706 people
Somalia
284 ± 413 people
Canada
225 ± 368 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 832 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 284 and Canada with 225.

Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

98.9%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.9% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 98.9%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,069 ± 259
Korea
1,395 ± 122
Gulf War (1990s)
867 ± 130

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is $57,121. In 2018, 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 $111,269, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Shakopee, Savage & Prior Lake Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $105,199 and $102,930.

Males in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,544. The income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN employs 67.8k people. The largest industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Construction (4,544 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,195 people), and Hospitals (3,522 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($187,816), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($140,312), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($108,303).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,121

2018 value

± $945

1 Year Growth

± 2.33%

Households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a median annual income of $57,121, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,457 in 2017, which represents a 3% 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 Gender in Common Jobs

$57,653

Average Male Salary in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

± $7,917

$41,544

Average Female Salary in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

± $6,219

In 2017, full-time male employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN made 1.39 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-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
$47,104 ± $50,232
White
$42,746 ± $4,535
Other
$35,509 ± $19,258

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN workers was Black. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White 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

0.439

2017 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

0.435

2016 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

In 2017, the income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.92% growth from 2016 to 2017, 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 0.479. 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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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, 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 $111,269, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Shakopee, Savage & Prior Lake Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $105,199 and $102,930.

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 Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (13.9k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

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
12,317 ± 555
Hispanic
905 ± 169
Black
665 ± 145

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

67.8k

2017 Value

0.14%

1 Year growth

± 0.14%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.14%, from 67.7k employees to 67.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,195 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,946 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,715 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 (2,195 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,946 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,715 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has an unusually high number of residents working as Announcers (9.83 times higher than expected), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (8.09 times), and Agricultural inspectors (7.55 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, by average salary, are Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents ($256,799), Personal financial advisors ($248,315), and Physicians & surgeons ($242,061).

Industries

Employment by Industries

67.8k

2017 Value

0.14%

1 Year growth

± 0.14%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.14%, from 67.7k employees to 67.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Construction (4,544 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,195 people), and Hospitals (3,522 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 (4,544 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,195 people), and Hospitals (3,522 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has an unusually high number of Aluminum production & processing (18.8 times higher than expected), Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (12.9 times), and Agricultural implement manufacturing (10.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, by average salary, are Management of companies & enterprises ($187,816), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($140,312), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($108,303).

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 2015, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.9B, followed by Cereal grains ($22.1B) and Nonmetal min. prods. ($19.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$316B

2015 Value in Minnesota

$484B

Projected 2045 Value in Minnesota

53.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Minnesota trade was $316B. This is expected to increase 53.4% to $484B by 2045.

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
$25.5B
Iowa
$24.3B
Illinois
$13.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.5B, followed by Iowa with $24.3B and Illinois and $13.1B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN awarded 2,515 degrees. The student population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is skewed towards women, with 4,751 male students and 6,092 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (2,139 and 87.2%), followed by Two or More Races (91 and 3.71%), Hispanic or Latino (84 and 3.42%), and Black or African American (58 and 2.36%).

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota State Community and Technical College (1,307 and 52%), Alexandria Technical & Community College (762 and 30.3%), and University of Minnesota-Morris (446 and 17.7%).

The most popular majors in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (400 and 15.9%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (221 and 8.79%), and Registered Nursing (147 and 5.84%).

The median tuition costs in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $12,016 and $14,036 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
390 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
147 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
101 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 390 degree-majorss 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
1,307 degrees awarded
Alexandria Technical & Community College
762 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Morris
446 degrees awarded

$12,016

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota State Community and Technical College with 1,307 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,199

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,316

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,199 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, which is 0.911 times less than the 1,316 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,139 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
91 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
84 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN were to White students. These 2,139 degrees mean that there were 23.5 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 91 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $168,600 in 2018, which is 0.734 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $162,900 to $168,600, a 3.5% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is 76.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. 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

$168,600

2018 Median

± $2,186

$162,900

2017 Median

± $2,029

In 2018, the median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to to $168,600 from the previous year's value of $162,900.

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 N/A range.

Household Income

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

$57,121

Median Household Income

± $945

62.7k

Number of Households

± 1,128

In 2018, the median household income of the 62.7k households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to $57,121 from the previous year's value of $55,457.

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

76.2%

2018 Homeownership

76.4%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 76.2% 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 76.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% 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 Method of Travel

Drove Alone
79.7%
Carpooled
8.07%
Worked At Home
6.58%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Drove Alone (79.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.07%) and those who Worked At Home (6.58%).

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 3 cars.

Health

96% of the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 1.62% 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 1111 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.634% increase from the previous year (1104 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 468 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Aitkin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.5%). Additionally, Pine County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,111 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,111 patients per year. This represents a 0.634% increase from the previous year (1,104 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

3.97%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN declined by 24.6% from 5.26% to 3.97%.

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.