Census 2000: Snapshots

Here are some fact sheets, maps and presentations that provide a quick overview of Minnesota's demographic characteristics in the 2000 census.  Data released May 23, 2001.

Fact Sheets

• Fact Sheet on American Indian Reservations:  Minnesota Reservation characteristics based on Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF-1) profiles.
• Fact Sheet on Households:  Minnesota household characteristics from SF-1 profiles.
• Fact Sheet on Housing:  Minnesota housing characteristics from SF-1 profiles.
• Fact Sheet on Age:  Minnesota age characteristics from SF-1 profiles.
• Findings from the Census 2000 supplemental survey for Minnesota  Compares Census results to those of a large survey conducted at the same time.
• Race data in the 2000 Census   How race was measured in the 2000 Census.
• Media Release: Race population figures from the 2000 Census. 
• Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area Comparison Fact Sheet   Compares the Twin Cities to metropolitan areas of similar size.

Presentations and maps

• Over 65 Population:  Map showing the percent over age 65 by county in Minnesota.
• Population under age 18    County map showing percent under 18.
• Median Age by County:  Map showing median age by county.
• Home Ownership by County:  Map of home ownership rates by county.
• Average Household Size:  Map detailing average household size by county.
• Median Age Change by County:  Map detailing median age change by county.
• A Deluge of Data  Power Point presentation summarizes Minnesota trends from the 2000 Census.
• Minority population 2000: Map showing percent minority in Minnesota counties based on 2000 Census data (Map)
• Population by Minor Civil Division: County map showing population density by Minnesota city and township based on Census 2000 data (Map)