Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN

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2021 Population

129,028

0.872% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

39.9

0.499% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.71%

1.25% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,867

8.01% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$163,400

5.42% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,024

0.958% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN had a population of 129k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $66,867. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN grew from 127,913 to 129,028, a 0.872% increase and its median household income grew from $61,909 to $66,867, a 8.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.1%), White (Hispanic) (4.19%), Other (Hispanic) (2.93%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.36%).

10.8% of the households in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties 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.

95.8% of the residents in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN are Riverland Community College (725 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was $163,400, and the homeownership rate was 78.1%.

Most people in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN borders Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Kossuth, Hancock, Winnebago, Mitchell & Worth Counties PUMA, IA, Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, Southwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, Mankato City PUMA, MN, Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN, Rochester City PUMA, MN, and Winona City PUMA, MN.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN is home to a population of 129k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.46% of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (8.34k people).

In 2021, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.41k White (Hispanic) and 3.78k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN are Spanish (7,834 households), Other Languages of Asia (1,839 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (818 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,907

Women

49.5%

65,136

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 129,043 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 198
White (Hispanic)
5.41k ± 665
Other (Hispanic)
3.78k ± 725

9.45%

Hispanic Population

12.2k people

9.45% of the people in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN are hispanic (12.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,369 ± 1,406 people
Myanmar
737 ± 665 people
Thailand
577 ± 588 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 3,369 Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN residents, followed by Myanmar with 737 and Thailand with 577.

Foreign-Born Population

6.46%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.34k people

6.59%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.44k people

As of 2021, 6.46% of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN residents (8.34k 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 Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was 6.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,834 households (6.46%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,839 households (1.52%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
818 households (0.675%)

10.8% of the households in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties 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 Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was Spanish. 6.46% of the households in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,960 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
906 ± 158
Korea
706 ± 159

Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN employs 61k people. The largest industries in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN are Construction (3,903 people), Animal slaughtering & processing (3,752 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,637 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($166,809), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($119,636), and Offices of dentists ($119,221).

Males in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,106. The income inequality in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.407, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,621

Women

47.4%

31,824

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN in 2020 was 60,445 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

61k

2021 Value

0.958%

1 Year growth

± 0.958%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.958%, from 60.4k employees to 61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN, are Registered nurses (1,990 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,972 people), and Other managers (1,353 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN.

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61k

2021 Value

0.958%

1 Year growth

± 0.958%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN grew at a rate of 0.958%, from 60.4k employees to 61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN, are Construction (3,903 people), Animal slaughtering & processing (3,752 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,637 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,588

Median earning men ± $1,035

$36,449

Median earning women ± $1,130

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,000), Public Administration ($69,321), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,966), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,188), and Manufacturing ($41,521).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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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 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

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
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

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

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

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 Minnesota

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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 2021, universities in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN awarded 725 degrees. The student population of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,479 male students and 1,797 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN are White (524 and 73.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (114 and 15.9%), Black or African American (35 and 4.9%), and Asian (23 and 3.22%).

The largest universities in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Riverland Community College (725 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 and 29.7%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (52 and 7.17%), and Electrician (40 and 5.52%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,276 students enrolled in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN, 45.1% men and 54.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,259 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
215 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
30 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 215 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Riverland Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

725 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Riverland Community College with 725 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 298 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN, which is 0.698 times less than the 427 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 524 degrees mean that there were 4.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 114 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,396) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($664) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.44% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.6k), Some college (20.4k), and Bachelors Degree (15.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was $163,400 in 2021, which is 0.667 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,000 to $163,400, a 5.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN is 78.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN is $66,867. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties 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.

Housing

Property

$163,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,332

$39,877

Median Property Taxes

±$988

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.1%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78.1% of the housing units in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties 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.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$66,867

Median Household Income

± $1,605

51.1k

Number of Households

± 1,254

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.1k households in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN grew to $66,867 from the previous year's value of $61,909.

The following chart displays the households in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.407

2021 Wage GINI in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN

0.41

2020 Wage GINI in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN

In 2021, the income inequality in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was 0.407 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.866% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (8.73%)
Worked At Home (5.93%)

In 2021, 80.7% of workers in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.73%) and those who worked at home (5.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN (12.3k out of 127k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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.

Health

95.3% of the population of Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,102 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.7%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN grew by 0.704% from 4.67% to 4.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.