West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

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2021 Population
150,227
2.25% 1-year growth
US Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic
(DFL) Party
US Senator
Tina Smith
Democratic
(DFL) Party
2021 Median Age
44.2
1.12% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
9.41%
3.28% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$63,845
5.28% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$196,100
5.89% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
66,861
0.67% 1-year growth

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In 2021, West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN had a population of 150k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $63,845. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew from 146,926 to 150,227, a 2.25% increase and its median household income grew from $60,643 to $63,845, a 5.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), White (Hispanic) (1.45%), Other (Hispanic) (1.22%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.784%).

4.19% of the households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Minnesota State Community and Technical College (1,152 degrees awarded in 2021), Alexandria Technical & Community College (656 degrees), and University of Minnesota-Morris (174251) (304 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $196,100, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is home to a population of 150k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.36% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (3.54k people).

In 2021, there were 44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.18k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Spanish (3,174 households), German (712 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (321 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
73,930
Women
49.2%
76,407
Men
50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 150,337 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

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Citizenship

98.9%
2021 Citizenship
98.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    139k ± 213
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    3.16k ± 255
  3. White (Hispanic)
    2.18k ± 351
3.31%
Hispanic Population
4.98k people

In 2021, there were 44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.18k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.31% of the people in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are hispanic (4.98k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    977 ± 765 people
  2. Somalia
    226 ± 369 people
  3. Vietnam
    215 ± 360 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 977 West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 226 and Vietnam with 215.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.36%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.54k people
2.22%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.26k people

As of 2021, 2.36% of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN residents (3.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 2.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,174 households (2.24%)
  2. German
    712 households (0.503%)
  3. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    321 households (0.227%)

4.19% of the households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Spanish. 2.24% 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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,012 ± 234
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,125 ± 181
  3. Korea
    1,014 ± 136

West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN employs 66.9k people. The largest industries in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Construction (4,878 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,788 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,257 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($203,022), Management of companies & enterprises ($144,525), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($126,756).

Males in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,457. The income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

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.

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Occupations

66.9k
2021 Value
0.67%
1 Year growth
± 0.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 66.4k employees to 66.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,137 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,687 people), and Registered nurses (1,529 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

66.9k
2021 Value
0.67%
1 Year growth
± 0.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 66.4k employees to 66.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, are Construction (4,878 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,788 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,257 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,007
Median earning men ± $1,013
$32,005
Median earning women ± $694

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,972), Public Administration ($64,009), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,412).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,689), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,257), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,818).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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.

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
Tina Smith
Senator from Minnesota2
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.

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US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN awarded 2,112 degrees. The student population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,762 male students and 5,470 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are White (1,733 and 83.1%), followed by Black or African American (102 and 4.89%), Two or More Races (92 and 4.41%), and Hispanic or Latino (89 and 4.27%).

The largest universities in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Minnesota State Community and Technical College (1,152 and 54.5%), Alexandria Technical & Community College (656 and 31.1%), and University of Minnesota-Morris (174251) (304 and 14.4%).

The most popular majors in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (367 and 17.4%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (128 and 6.06%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (121 and 5.73%).

The median tuition cost in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN for a public four year colleges is $12,584 for in-state students and $14,676 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,232 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,232 students enrolled in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,995 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 366 degree-majors awarded
  2. 93 degree-majors awarded
  3. 58 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 366 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,152 degrees awarded
  2. 656 degrees awarded
  3. 304 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minnesota State Community and Technical College with 1,152 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 944 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, which is 0.808 times less than the 1,168 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,733 degrees mean that there were 17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 102 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,584) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,264) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,580) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.598% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.538% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.3k), Some college (27k), and Bachelors Degree (20.1k).

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The median property value in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was $196,100 in 2021, which is 0.801 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $185,200 to $196,100, a 5.89% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 20.2 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 $63,845. In 2021, 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 $124,355, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $120,115 and $112,632.

Property

$196,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,906
$49,002
Median Property Taxes
±$897

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Rent vs Own

77%
Homeownership
2021
65%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 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 76.7%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, 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 $124,355, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $120,115 and $112,632.

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Household Income

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$63,845
Median Household Income
± $1,133
63.6k
Number of Households
± 1,213

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.6k households in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew to $63,845 from the previous year's value of $60,643.

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Wage Distribution

0.427
2021 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN
0.434
2020 Wage GINI in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN

In 2021, the income inequality in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.62% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.92%)
  3. Carpooled (7.89%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.92%) and those who carpooled to work (7.89%).

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Commute Time

20.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN (13.9k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. 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.

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95.7% of the population of West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.32%
Uninsured
47.3%
Employer Coverage
14.5%
Medicaid
17.1%
Medicare
15.2%
Non-Group
1.56%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN grew by 1.47% from 4.25% to 4.32%.

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