Wright County PUMA, MN

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2019 Population

134,438

1.28% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

1.09% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

4.61%

3.37% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$84,974

3.78% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$238,500

5.72% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

70,120

2.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Wright County PUMA, MN had a population of 134k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $84,974. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Wright County PUMA, MN grew from 132,745 to 134,438, a 1.28% increase and its median household income grew from $81,881 to $84,974, a 3.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wright County PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%), White (Hispanic) (1.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.41%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%). 4.06% of the households in Wright County PUMA, MN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.8% of the residents in Wright County PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Wright County PUMA, MN was $238,500, and the homeownership rate was 81.6%. Most people in Wright County PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Wright County PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Wright County PUMA, MN borders St. Cloud City PUMA, MN, Sherburne & Benton Counties PUMA, MN, Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN, Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN, and Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville & Sibley Counties PUMA, MN.

United States Minnesota

Diversity

Wright County PUMA, MN is home to a population of 134k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.8% of Wright County PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (3.77k people).

In 2019, there were 51.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Wright County PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.39k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Wright County PUMA, MN are Spanish (2,810 speakers), Russian (381 speakers), and German (356 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wright County PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
124k ± 121
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.42k ± 378
White (Hispanic)
2.39k ± 425

2.94%

Hispanic Population

3.95k people

2.94% of the people in Wright County PUMA, MN are hispanic (3.95k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wright County PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
2,810 speakers (2.25%)
Russian
381 speakers (0.305%)
German
356 speakers (0.285%)

4.06% of Wright County 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 Wright County PUMA, MN was Spanish. 2.25% of the overall population of Wright County PUMA, MN are native Spanish speakers. 0.305% speak Russian and 0.285% speak German, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.77k people

2.75%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.65k people

As of 2019, 2.8% of Wright County PUMA, MN residents (3.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wright County PUMA, MN was 2.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wright County PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Wright County PUMA, MN was 37. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Wright County PUMA, MN are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Wright County PUMA, MN residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
888 ± 729 people
Canada
481 ± 537 people
Korea
302 ± 426 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wright County PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 888 Wright County PUMA, MN residents, followed by Canada with 481 and Korea with 302.

Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

98.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.8% of Wright County PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Wright County PUMA, MN was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wright County PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,332 ± 262
Gulf War (2001-)
1,005 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
873 ± 246

Wright County PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 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 Wright County PUMA, MN is $84,974. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Wright County 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 Wright County PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,264. The income inequality in Wright County PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Wright County PUMA, MN employs 70.1k people. The largest industries in Wright County PUMA, MN are Construction (5,782 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,601 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,750 people), and the highest paying industries are Rail transportation ($162,824), Legal services ($148,910), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($128,583).

Wages

Median Household Income

$84,974

2019 value

± $2,315

3.78%

1 Year Growth

± 3.72%

Households in Wright County PUMA, MN have a median annual income of $84,974, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $81,881 in 2018, which represents a 3.78% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Wright County PUMA, MN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$71,478

Average Male Salary in Wright County PUMA, MN

± $8,226

$54,264

Average Female Salary in Wright County PUMA, MN

± $6,246

In 2019, full-time male employees in Wright County PUMA, MN made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Wright County PUMA, MN by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wright County PUMA, MN

Black
$57,681 ± $54,263
White
$56,224 ± $5,022
Two or More Races
$50,516 ± $26,680

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wright County PUMA, MN workers was Black. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Wright County PUMA, MN.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Wright County PUMA, MN by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.41

2019 Wage GINI in Wright County PUMA, MN

0.408

2018 Wage GINI in Wright County PUMA, MN

In 2019, the income inequality in Wright County PUMA, MN was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wright County PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wright County PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wright County 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 Wright County 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 Wright County PUMA, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.61% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wright County PUMA, MN (6.12k out of 133k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

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
5,721 ± 511
Hispanic
198 ± 128
Two Or More
178 ± 119

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wright County PUMA, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

70.1k

2019 Value

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 2.91%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Wright County PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 68.1k employees to 70.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wright County PUMA, MN, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,645 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,313 people), and Registered nurses (2,305 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wright County PUMA, MN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Wright County PUMA, MN, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,645 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,313 people), and Registered nurses (2,305 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Wright County PUMA, MN has an unusually high number of residents working as Firstline supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, & groundskeeping workers (6.02 times higher than expected), Cabinetmakers & bench carpenters (5.83 times), and Sheet metal workers (4.92 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Wright County PUMA, MN, by average salary, are Personal financial advisors ($341,248), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($244,426), and Computer & information systems managers ($149,930).

Industries

Employment by Industries

70.1k

2019 Value

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 2.91%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Wright County PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 68.1k employees to 70.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wright County PUMA, MN, are Construction (5,782 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,601 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,750 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wright County PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Wright County 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 Wright County PUMA, MN, by number of employees, are Construction (5,782 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,601 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,750 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Wright County PUMA, MN has an unusually high number of Rubber products, except tires, manufacturing (14.9 times higher than expected), Cutlery & hand tool manufacturing (6.85 times), and Offices of optometrists (6.69 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Wright County PUMA, MN, by average salary, are Rail transportation ($162,824), Legal services ($148,910), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($128,583).

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 Wright County 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

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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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wright County PUMA, MN was $238,500 in 2019, which is 0.992 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $225,600 to $238,500, a 5.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Wright County PUMA, MN is 81.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Wright County PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wright County PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$238,500

2019 Median

± $3,450

$225,600

2018 Median

± $3,632

In 2019, the median property value in Wright County PUMA, MN grew to to $238,500 from the previous year's value of $225,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Wright County 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 Wright County 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.

$84,974

Median Household Income

± $2,315

48.2k

Number of Households

± 1,447

In 2019, the median household income of the 48.2k households in Wright County PUMA, MN grew to $84,974 from the previous year's value of $81,881.

The following chart displays the households in Wright County 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

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Wright County PUMA, MN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wright County PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

81.6%

2019 Homeownership

81.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 81.6% of the housing units in Wright County PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.7%.

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

Commute Time

29 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wright County PUMA, MN have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in Wright County PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wright County PUMA, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (85.2%)
Carpooled (6.75%)
Worked At Home (5.13%)

In 2019, 85.2% of workers in Wright County PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.75%) and those who worked at home (5.13%).

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 Wright County PUMA, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wright County PUMA, MN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.6% of the population of Wright County PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 64.9% on employee plans, 8.84% on Medicaid, 9.31% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.06% 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

3.39%

Uninsured

64.9%

Employer Coverage

8.84%

Medicaid

9.31%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wright County PUMA, MN grew by 3.67% from 3.27% to 3.39%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wright County PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.