West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

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2019 Population

146,442

0.3% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

44.7

0.445% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

9.17%

5.34% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$59,316

3.84% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$174,400

3.44% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

67,975

0.808% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN had a population of 146k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $59,316. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew from 146,004 to 146,442, a 0.3% increase and its median household income grew from $57,121 to $59,316, a 3.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.6%), White (Hispanic) (1.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.38%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.944%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.852%). 4.02% of the households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.8% 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 (1,207 degrees awarded in 2019), Alexandria Technical & Community College (783 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Morris (385 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $174,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%. Most people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 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 146k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.95% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (7.25k people).

In 2019, there were 51.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.66k White (Hispanic) and 2.02k 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 (2,853 speakers), German (739 speakers), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (317 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 57
White (Hispanic)
2.66k ± 236
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.02k ± 188

2.91%

Hispanic Population

4.26k people

2.91% of the people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are hispanic (4.26k 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
2,853 speakers (2.07%)
German
739 speakers (0.535%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
317 speakers (0.23%)

4.02% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Spanish. 2.07% of the overall population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are native Spanish speakers. 0.535% speak German and 0.23% speak Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.95%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.25k people

2.07%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.03k people

As of 2019, 4.95% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents (7.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2.07%, 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

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.6

In 2019, 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 39. But people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents was 45.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,014 ± 779 people
Canada
264 ± 399 people
Ethiopia
167 ± 317 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,014 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents, followed by Canada with 264 and Ethiopia with 167.

Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.8% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, 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
4,067 ± 186
Korea
1,169 ± 127
Gulf War (2001-)
884 ± 128

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.48 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

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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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 $59,316. In 2019, 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 $120,894, followed by Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN and Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN, with respective values of $115,690 and $115,680.

Males in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,857. The income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN employs 68k people. The largest industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Elementary & secondary schools (5,016 people), Construction (4,692 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,272 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing ($146,873), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($144,998), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($131,074).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,316

2019 value

± $925

3.84%

1 Year Growth

± 2.19%

Households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a median annual income of $59,316, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $57,121 in 2018, which represents a 3.84% 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

$62,788

Average Male Salary in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

± $8,544

$43,857

Average Female Salary in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

± $5,745

In 2019, full-time male employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN made 1.43 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

Asian
$46,686 ± $66,629
White
$46,648 ± $4,917
Black
$41,026 ± $54,679

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN workers was Asian. These workers were paid 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

0.436

2019 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

0.438

2018 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

In 2019, the income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.569% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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 2019, 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 $120,894, followed by Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN and Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN, with respective values of $115,690 and $115,680.

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

9.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (13.2k out of 144k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 18 - 24.

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
11,584 ± 535
Hispanic
979 ± 161
Black
688 ± 170

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

68k

2019 Value

0.808%

1 Year growth

± 0.808%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.808%, from 67.4k employees to 68k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,111 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,014 people), and Registered nurses (1,708 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 Elementary & middle school teachers (2,111 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,014 people), and Registered nurses (1,708 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 (11.7 times higher than expected), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (8.84 times), and Small engine mechanics (7.75 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, by average salary, are Physicians ($266,362), Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents ($255,929), and Personal financial advisors ($234,946).

Industries

Employment by Industries

68k

2019 Value

0.808%

1 Year growth

± 0.808%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.808%, from 67.4k employees to 68k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,016 people), Construction (4,692 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,272 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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,016 people), Construction (4,692 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,272 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has an unusually high number of Aluminum production & processing (15.4 times higher than expected), Agricultural implement manufacturing (13.3 times), and Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (11.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, by average salary, are Miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing ($146,873), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($144,998), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($131,074).

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 2018, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Electronics with $26.1B, followed by Nonmetal min. prods. ($22.1B) and Mixed freight ($19.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$336B

2018 Value in Minnesota

$633B

Projected 2045 Value in Minnesota

88.5% growth

In 2018, total outbound Minnesota trade was $336B. This is expected to increase 88.5% to $633B 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
$26.4B
Iowa
$24.1B
Illinois
$17.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $26.4B, followed by Iowa with $24.1B and Illinois and $17.2B.

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

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.

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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

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 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.

Education

In 2019, universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN awarded 2,375 degrees. The student population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is skewed towards women, with 4,311 male students and 5,865 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (1,950 and 84.8%), followed by Two or More Races (87 and 3.78%), Hispanic or Latino (85 and 3.7%), and Black or African American (77 and 3.35%).

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota State Community and Technical College (1,207 and 50.8%), Alexandria Technical & Community College (783 and 33%), and University of Minnesota-Morris (385 and 16.2%).

The most popular majors in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (416 and 17.5%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (204 and 8.59%), and Registered Nursing (105 and 4.42%).

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
416 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
105 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
79 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 416 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
1,207 degrees awarded
Alexandria Technical & Community College
783 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Morris
385 degrees awarded

$12,324

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota State Community and Technical College with 1,207 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,112

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,263

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,112 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, which is 0.88 times less than the 1,263 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
1,950 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
85 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was White students. These 1,950 degrees mean that there were 22.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 87 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $174,400 in 2019, which is 0.725 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $168,600 to $174,400, a 3.44% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is 75.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 18 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

$174,400

2019 Median

± $2,523

$168,600

2018 Median

± $2,186

In 2019, the median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to to $174,400 from the previous year's value of $168,600.

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.

$59,316

Median Household Income

± $925

63.6k

Number of Households

± 1,130

In 2019, the median household income of the 63.6k households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to $59,316 from the previous year's value of $57,121.

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

75.9%

2019 Homeownership

76.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.9% 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 76.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% 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 2019

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (8.14%)
Worked At Home (7.04%)

In 2019, 79.1% of workers in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.14%) and those who worked at home (7.04%).

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

96.1% of the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 1.52% 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

3.9%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

16.5%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN declined by 1.9% from 3.97% to 3.9%.

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.