Minnesotans saw continued gains in full-time work in 2018, according to numbers released 9/26/19 from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.  Overall, the percentage of Minnesota workers holding full-time, year-round jobs increased to 64%, up from 59% in 2010.

Since the beginning of the decade, Minnesota has seen clear and steady progress toward greater economic stability for populations of color, but we still have a long way to go. Read more on our 2018 ACS release page.

Counting Every Minnesotan — Census Day is April 1, 2020 

Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau works to count every person in the United States, including everyone living in Minnesota.

Visit our new website for more information: mn.gov/2020Census

The Economic Status of Minnesotans 2018 describes the economic status of all Minnesotans and the 17 largest cultural groups in the state—with new data on employment, hours worked, income, education, and much more.

These data can help us better understand the unique needs of all those in our state, and craft smart policy. Download and explore all the data in the Data Supplement (Excel).