Data resources

Minnesota Planning houses a number of systems which provide dynamic data delivery.  The agency also provides a number static (i.e. flat file) data tables.

Databases

• Minnesota Milestones and Children's report card: These integrated systems allow you to view data, map, and chart the variables listed below. The database currently holds 251 variables at the state, county, and school district level.:
  
  Abused or neglected children Abused or neglected children, per 1,000 children under age 18 Acres of federal, state and regional park and open space Alcohol use, 12th grade Alcohol use, 9th grade Angler rate per 16+ population Annual change in assessor's average market value of homesteads in Minnea Annual change in assessor's average market value of homesteads in St. Pa Annual change in assessor's average market value of homesteads in the Tw Annual net business gain or loss Annual real growth in the gross state product Apprehensions of youth for violent crime and serious property crime Average score of Minnesota students taking the ACT college entrance test Base recycling rate Carbon monoxide emissions, in thousands of tons Children receiving welfare Children turned away from a homeless shelter, per night Children under 18 living in households below the federal poverty line Children using a homeless shelter, per night Children who feel their parents care about them, 12th grade Children who feel their parents care about them, 9th grade Children who usually feel good about themselves, 12th grade Children who usually feel good about themselves, 9th grade Daily intake of fruits and vegetables, 12th grade Daily intake of fruits and vegetables, 9th grade Days air pollution exceeds moderate levels in the Twin Cities Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 12th grade Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 9th grade Employed Minnesotans age 16 and over Employment rate of people who have disabilities Energy consumed, trillion BTUs Energy generated in Minnesota that is renewable, percent Enrollment of public school children (K-12), excludes cooperative and in Enrollment of public school children (K-12), total Enrollment of public school children (PK-12), total Erosion of cropland by water Erosion of cropland by wind Estimated fall pheasant population Exercise and physical activity, 12th grade Exercise and physical activity, 9th grade Expected years of life remaining at age 65 Expected years of life remaining at birth Family alcohol abuse, 12th grade Family alcohol abuse, 9th grade Fighting, 12th grade Fighting, 9th grade Gallons of water used per day, in millions Gap between regional unemployment rates Highest regional unemployment rate Home ownership in Minnesota, American Indian or Alaska Native alone (per Home ownership in Minnesota, Asian alone (percent) Home ownership in Minnesota, Black or African American alone (percent) Home ownership in Minnesota, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander a Home ownership in Minnesota, some other race alone (percent) Home ownership in Minnesota, total (percent) Home ownership in Minnesota, two or more races (percent) Home ownership in Minnesota, White alone (percent) Homeowners paying more than 35 percent of their income for housing, perc Household visits to food shelves Households paying more than 35 percent of their income for housing, perc Index of abundance for the black-throated green wabler Infant deaths, total Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, American Indian Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, Asian or Pacific Islander Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, Black/ African American Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, Hispanic Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, total Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births, White Live births with known birth weight Low birth weight babies, American Indian (percent) Low birth weight babies, Asian or Pacific Islander (percent) Low birth weight babies, Black/ African American (percent) Low birth weight babies, Hispanic (percent) Low birth weight babies, total Low birth weight babies, total (percent) Low birth weight babies, White (percent) Lowest regional unemployment rate Male prairie chicken population Marijuana use, 12th grade Marijuana use, 9th grade Median family income Median family income as a percentage of the U.S. median Median household income as a percentage of the U.S. median Men turned away from a homeless shelter, per night Men using a homeless shelter, per night Miles of recreational trails Miles of Twin Cities area freeways that are congested during an average Minnesota gross state product Minnesota land use, cropland (thousands of acres) Minnesota land use, forest (thousands of acres) Minnesota land use, grassland (thousands of acres) Minnesota land use, urban (thousands of acres) Nitrogen oxides emissions, in thousands of tons Number of children under 18 placed out of home Number of children under 18 receiving welfare through the Minnesota Fami Number of counties where business startups exceed business closures Number of counties with countywide public transportation serving people Number of counties with net population loss Number of live births to mothers under age 18 Number of newborns who received inadequate or no prenatal care Number of people turned away from a homeless shelter per night, total Number of people using a homeless shelter per night, total Number of teachers, total Percent nationally of fourth-graders scoring "at or above proficient" on Percent nationally of fourth-graders scoring "at or above proficient" on Percent of all 9th graders graduating from high school at the end of fou Percent of Minnesota fourth-graders scoring "at or above proficient" on Percent of Minnesota fourth-graders scoring "at or above proficient" on Percent of Minnesota schools where at least 50% of teachers use the Inte Percent of minority 9th graders graduating from high school at the end o Percentage of 12th-graders who use tobacco daily Percentage of adults who smoke Percentage of adults who volunteer for community activities Percentage of adults who want to work full time who actually work full t Percentage of all students passing Basic Standards Test in math on first Percentage of all students passing Basic Standards Test in reading on fi Percentage of children placed in special education following early child Percentage of children referred for further assessment following early c Percentage of children whose developmental skills are within normal rang Percentage of eighth-graders passing Basic Standards Math Test Percentage of eighth-graders passing Basic Standards Reading Test Percentage of fifth-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on math exam Percentage of fifth-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on reading exam Percentage of fifth-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on writing Percentage of high school graduates pursuing advanced training, apprenti Percentage of K-12 transfers Percentage of kindergartners who were adequately immunized at age two Percentage of Minnesotans age 25 and older with a Bachelor's degree Percentage of Minnesotans age 25 and older with a graduate or profession Percentage of Minnesotans age 25 and older with some college Percentage of Minnesotans satisfied with the amount and quality of servi Percentage of Minnesotans with income below the federal poverty level Percentage of Minnesotans with private or public health care insurance Percentage of minority students passing Basic Standards Test in math on Percentage of minority students passing Basic Standards Test in reading Percentage of monitored lakes acres suitable for swimming Percentage of monitored river miles suitable for swimming Percentage of monitored river miles supporting aquatic life Percentage of parents satisfied with the quality of child care (formal o Percentage of people age 60 and older who need help with heavy housework Percentage of people age 60 and older who need help with heavy housework Percentage of people who feel safe in their communities Percentage of people who feel they can rely on another person in their c Percentage of public water supply systems with nitrate levels above the Percentage of school sites fully implemementing the profile of learning Percentage of solid waste recycled Percentage of surveyed lakes that have adult loons Percentage of tax filers who donate $5 to the State Elections Campaign F Percentage of tenth-graders passing Basic Standards Writing Test Percentage of third-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on math exam Percentage of third-graders at level 2b, 3 or 4 on reading exam Percentage of two-year public college graduates obtaining a job related Percentage of voting-age Minnesotans who vote in state general elections Percentage of welfare households with an adult working Physical abuse, 12th grade Physical abuse, 9th grade Population of children under age 18 Population of children under age 18 in households, total Population of sharp-tailed grouse Population, 15 to 17 year old girls Population, ages 0-64 Population, ages 10-17 Population, ages 16-64 Pounds of toxic chemicals released, in millions Pregnant teens, 15 to 17 year old girls, total Proportion of minority students involved in disciplinary incidents Proportion of overall student population involved in disciplinary incide Public school k-12 transfers, total Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, American Indian Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, Asian or Pacifi Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, Black/ African Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, Hispanic Public school ninth-grade students expected to graduate, White Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo Public school ninth-graders who four years later continued in high schoo Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, American I Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, Asian or P Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, Black/ Afr Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, Hispanic Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, total Public school ninth-graders who four years later dropped out, White Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, American Ind Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, Asian or Pac Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, Black/ Afric Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, Hispanic Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, total Public school ninth-graders who four years later graduated, White Public school students expected to graduate, total Public school students who are minorities, Black/ African American, Ame Public school teachers who are minorities, Black/ African American, Amer Public schoolchildren approved for free or reduced price school meals Rate of disciplinary incidents resulting in student removal for one day Renters paying more than 35 percent of their income for housing, percent Reported bias crimes, based on age, sex or disability Reported bias crimes, based on race or national origin Reported bias crimes, based on religion Reported bias crimes, based on sexual orientation Reported child abuse and neglect incidents that are substantiated Reported runaways reported by sheriffs and police, under age 18 Serious property crimes reported Serious property crimes reported per 100,000, median county Sexual abuse, 12th grade Sexual abuse, 9th grade Sexual activity, 12th grade Sexual activity, 9th grade Smoking and tobacco use, 12th grade Smoking and tobacco use, 9th grade State and county population, total State and local government taxes and fees, as a percentage of personal i State highway miles with no springtime weight restrictions Suicide attempts, 12th grade Suicide attempts, 9th grade Suicides, total Sulfur dioxide emissions, in thousands of tons Teen births as a percent of total births Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, American Indian Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, Asian or Pacific Isla Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, Black/ African Americ Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, Hispanic Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, total Teen pregnancy rate per 1,000 girls ages 15 to 17, White Timber harvest, millions of cords Tons of solid waste generated, total Total births to Minnesota residents Total centerline miles in the state highway system Total number of juvenile apprehensions (ages 0-17) Unaccompanied youth turned away from a homeless shelter, per night Unaccompanied youth using a homeless shelter, per night Unemployment rate United States median family income Vehicles miles traveled, total Violent crimes reported Violent crimes reported per 100,000, median county Volunteering, 12th grade Volunteering, 9th grade Women turned away from a homeless shelter, per night Women using a homeless shelter, per night Years of potential life lost before age 65 Years of potential life lost to AIDS-HIV Years of potential life lost to cancer Years of potential life lost to diabetes Years of potential life lost to heart disease Years of potential life lost to homicide Years of potential life lost to SIDS Years of potential life lost to stroke Years of potential life lost to suicide Years of potential life lost to unintentional injury
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• 1990 Census: Household characteristics and population data from the 1990 census, January 1, 1991. (online database) | Database details
• 1990 Census redistricting profile: Includes total population, housing units, under- and over-18 population, race and unduplicated minority count, January 1, 1990. (online database) | Database details
• 1990 Census tract finder: Tool to locate twin-cities metro area census tracts, January 1, 1991. (online database) | Database details
• 2000 Census redistricting data: 2000 Census Public Law 94-171 redistricting data from Datanet, December-January, 2001. () | Database details
• 2000 Census school district demographics: View demographic data, generate maps or download information about children and their environment. Statistical data compiled by the National Center for Education, February 26, 2005. (Online database) | Database details
• 2000 Census SF1 and SF3: report and mapping menu: Data and maps on population, household, income, and socio-economic characteristics from 2000 Census SF1 and SF3 files, January 1, 2001. (online database) | Database details
• 2000 Census SF3: Profile of selected characteristics: Preliminary census data, January 1, 2002. (online database) | Database details
• 2000 Census tract finder: Tool to locate census tracts and retrieve data, January 1, 2001. (online database) | Database details
• 2000 Census U.S. ancestry and race: Mapping, reports and downloads from 2000 Census, September 20, 2004. (online database) | Database details
• Arrests and apprehensions: 1985-2000 data, charts, and maps for arrests and apprehensions by area, crime, and demographic category, January 1, 1999. (online database) | Database details
• Children's report card: Database and mapping tool to measure progress on indicators relevant to children, September 1, 2000. (web site) | Database details
• Children's report card: measuring Minnesota's progress: Fourth in a series of progress reports to help the state and its 87 counties gauge the well-being of Minnesota’s children and youth. This online database provides analysis and interpretation, while its interactive features allow comparisons from county to county and with the state as a whole, October 15, 2002. (online database) | Database details
• Criminal justice system expenditures: 1985-1998 county and judicial district data on sheriffs' office, corrections and public safety capital outlay, January 1, 1998. (online database) | Database details
• Datanet geo analysis tool (2000 Census data): Search data, map results, create reports and download data, January 1, 2004. (online database) | Database details
• Directory of sustainable development Programs: 1999 database of Minnesota state government programs pertaining to sustainable development, January 1, 1999. () | Database details
• Environmental project docket system: Database of documents pertaining to the permitting of energy facilities in Minnesota (i.e. application, public comments, notices...), November 1, 2002. (Online database (HTML)) | Database details
• Firearm forfeitures: 1997 and 1998 forfeiture data by county, weapon type, and other details, January 1, 1998. (Dbase or Lotus file) | Database details
• GeoGateway: Tool to help you quickly search for geographic data about Minnesota and its neighboring regions, January 1, 2003. (Z39.50 database) | Database details
• GeoService Finder: Application to find and share geospatial services. Developed for the MetroGIS group, March 7, 2008. (online database) | Database details
• Historic Minnesota population and household estimates: 1990 to 1999 estimates. These estimates are not updated to reflect 2000 Census results, January 1, 1990. (online database) | Database details
• Homicide incidents: 1985 to 1997 homicide data by geographic region, victim type, race and other variables, January 1, 1997. (online database) | Database details
• Juvenile population estimates (based on 1990 Census): 1990-1999 estimates on juvenile population, January 1, 1999. (online database) | Database details
• Minnesota city/county/township search: Search tool to find which county a city or township is in, June 13, 2002. (online database) | Database details
• Minnesota land use and cover statistics: Database of land use statistics, January 1, 2000. (online database) | Database details
• Minnesota land use and cover: 1990s census of the land: Database and mapping tool on the land uses of Minnesota, January 1, 2000. (online database) | Database details
• Minnesota legislative districts (2000 Census data): Database offering demographic summaries, maps and charts for legislative districts, April 29, 2003. (web database) | Database details
• Minnesota Milestones 2002: measures that matter: Online database following 70 quality of life indicators in Minnesota. Allows dynamic mapping and custom reports on approximately 400 data sets, April 30, 2002. (online database) | Database details
• Minnesota Milestones 2010: 60 quality of life indicators in Minnesota are examined, February 11, 2010. (Online report) | Database details
• Minnesota Milestones 2011: 60 quality of life indicators in Minnesota are examined, February 8, 2011. (Online report) | Database details
• Population, household and labor force projections, 2005-2035: Provides population pyramids and is searchable by geographic region, January 1, 2008. (online database) | Database details
• Probation cases: 1985-1999 data, charts and maps by geographic region, January 1, 1999. (online database) | Database details
• Reported crimes: 1985-2000 data, charts and maps by geographic region and crime type, January 1, 1999. (online database) | Database details
• Retail sales: 1979-1996 data available by SIC code and geographical subdivision, January 1, 1996. (online database) | Database details
• State correctional facility populations: 1981-2000 data on adult and juveline incarcerated populations, January 1, 2000. (online database) | Database details
• Statewide Elevation and Imagery Inventory: Contribute to this community effort to gather and share information about existing and planned data projects for two vital data layers, October 14, 2006. (online database) | Database details
• Statewide parcel map inventory: Database and mapping interface providing information on the current level of digital parcel data throughout Minnesota, May 1, 2007. (web site) | Database details
• Strategic information resources management planning database: Collection of policy documents, January 1, 2003. (online database; password required) | Database details
• Substance abuse monitoring system: 1994 and 1996 indicators for each county from human services, education, law enforcement and health care sources, January 1, 1996. (Online database) | Database details

Static Data sets

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• 2009 population estimates by congressional, house and senate districts: Estimates relevant to redistricting (Dataset).
• 2010 population counts by Minnesota house district: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• 2010 population counts by Minnesota senate district: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• 2010 population counts for Minnesota congressional districts: Population counts by district (Dataset).
• Aerial photography of Minnesota: Links to air photos of Minnesota and the nation (Dataset).
• Age cohorts by Minnesota County: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• Annual estimates of city and township population, households and persons per household, 2000 to 2005: Provides annaul population estimates for cities and townships in Minnesota (Dataset).
• Annual estimates of city and township population, households and persons per household, 2000 to 2009: Provides annual population estimates for cities and townships in Minnesota (Dataset).
• Annual estimates of county population, households and persons per household, 2000 to 2005: Provides annual population estimates for counties in Minnesota (Dataset).
• Annual estimates of county population, households and persons per household, 2000 to 2009: Provides annual population estimates for counties in Minnesota (Dataset).
• Average Life Expectancy at Birth by State for 2000: Compiled by National Center for Health Statistics based on U.S. Census Bureau 2005 Interim State Population Projections (Dataset).
• Census 2000: city and township populations by race and Hispanic origin : Largest and smallest cities in 2000; download file showing 2000 race and Latino origin by city and city total population in 1980, 1990 and 2000 (Dataset).
• Census 2000: Minnesota age profile: Minnesota age characteristics (Dataset).
• Census 2000: race population by county: Table showing population by race and Hispanic origin by county, 2000 (Dataset).
• Census population by state, 1990 and 2000: Table showing state populations in 1990 and 2000 along with percent and numeric change (Dataset).
• County population estimates 1980-2005: Annual data for Minnesota's counties (Dataset).
• County profiles: Demographic information by county based on Census 2000 data (Dataset).
• Data Deli: Internet-based spatial data acquisition site that allows users to download raw computer readable data for use in their Geographic Information System (GIS), image processing system, or traditional database environment (Dataset).
• Data in the news: Census raises estimate of Somalis in Minnesota: New data from the American Community Survey (Dataset).
• DNR Water Appropriation Permits: Division of Waters permit database (Dataset).
• Extrapolated population for Minnesota cities and townships outside the Twin Cities region, 2006 to 2035: Extrapolated future population in 5-year increments out to 2035 (Dataset).
• Findings from the Census 2000 supplemental survey for Minnesota: Compares 2000 Census results to results of the 2000 Census Supplementary Sample (Dataset).
• General demographic and selected social characteristics: Minnesota, 2005: Statewide data collected by the 2005 American Community Survey (Dataset).
• Historical Minnesota Resident Births by County: Data from the Minnesota Department of Health, annual, 1950 to most recent (Dataset).
• Household projections 2000-2030: County level projections for household populations, downloadable file (Dataset).
• Immigrants to Minnesota by region and selected country of birth: Data from 1983 to 2003 (Dataset).
• Immigrants to Minnesota by region and selected country of birth: Data from 1982-2009 on country of origin for immigrants to Minnesota (Dataset).
• Immigrants to Minnesota by region and selected country of birth, 1982-2004: Annual data on immigration (Dataset).
• Immigration totals to United States and Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, 2004: Provides immigration totals by place of origin (Dataset).
• Income estimates 2003: County level income data from 2003 (Dataset).
• Income estimates 2005: County level income data for Minnesota from 2005 (Dataset).
• Income estimates 2008: County level income data for Minnesota (Dataset).
• Income estimates, 2006: County level income data for Minnesota from 2006 (Dataset).
• Income estimates, 2007: County level income data for Minnesota (Dataset).
• Median sales price of existing housing, January-September 2005: Provides median price and number of sales in cities and townships with at least 50 sales (Dataset).
• Median sales price of existing Minnesota houses, by county and city, 1984-2000: Tables providing data an sale price and percentage chage over time (Dataset).
• Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area comparison: fact sheet: Compares Twin Cities to areas of comparable size (Dataset).
• Minnesota county unemployment rates 2000 and 2005: Provides state, national, and county unemplyment rates (Dataset).
• Minnesota House and Senate members, 2007: District, name, party and city of residence for all House and Senate members (Dataset).
• Minnesota population by race and hispanic ethnicity: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• Minnesota population by race and Hispanic origin: Census 2010 data at city level (Dataset).
• Minnesota population change by county 1980-2000: Table showing population in 1980, 1990 and 2000 based on Census 2000 data (Dataset).
• Minnesota population change by county 1990-2010: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• Minnesota population change by metropolitan area 2000-2010: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• Minnesota population change by region, 2000-2010: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• Minnesota population estimates: number and characteristics of the current population: Annual estimation of the population and the number of houeholds in each of Minnesota's 87 counties and in every city and township (Dataset).
• Minnesota Population Projections by Age and Gender, 2008-2060: Projected population for Minnesota by single year of age and gender, 2008 to 2060 (Dataset).
• Minnesota population projections by race and ethnicity, 2005 to 2035: Provides demographic forecasts for development regions and selected counties (Dataset).
• Minnesota population projections: 2000 - 2030 (datafiles): Projected county total population, 2000-2030 (Dataset).
• Minnesota projected population by age, sex, race and hispanic origin: Statewide demographic population projections for 2005 through 2030 (Dataset).
• Minnesota Resident Deaths by County: Data from the Minnesota Department of Health, annual, 1950 to most recent (Dataset).
• Minnesota school district population by race and Hispanic origin: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• Minnesota selected economic characteristics: 2005: Statewide data collected by the 2005 American Community Survey (Dataset).
• Minnesota.data: Collection of geographic coverages for use with GIS systems (Dataset).
• Minnesota: population by race and Hispanic origin for counties: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• MN Geographic Data Clearinghouse: Providing "One Stop" access to geospatial data for GIS applications. (Dataset).
• Persons becoming legal permanent residents during fiscal year 2004: Breakdown of immigrant characteristics including age, gender, occupation, marital status and country of origin (Dataset).
• Population by Minor Civil Division: Data for city and township populations in 1990 and 2000 based on Census data (Dataset).
• Population change for Minnesota's largest cities, 2000-2010: Census 2010 data (Dataset).
• Population change, natural increase and net migration by Minnesota county, 2000 to 2005: Statewide and county demographic data (Dataset).
• Population density: Gives land and water area and population density for Minnesota counties and minor civil divisions (Dataset).
• Population estimates of Minnesota counties by age, 2005: Data from the U.S. Census Bureau (Dataset).
• Population of congressional districts--2000 and 2005: Demographic data for Minnesota's 8 congressional districts (Dataset).
• Population of Minnesota legislative districts- 2000 and 2005: Demographic data based on 205 estimates (Dataset).
• Profile of populations on American Indian reservations : Demographic information based on Census 2000 data (Dataset).
• Projected births by Minnesota county: Population projections from 2005-2035 (Dataset).
• Projected labor force by county, Minnesota, 2005 to 2035: Statistical tables providing projections of labor force by county and age group (Dataset).
• Projected Minnesota households by county, by type and by age of householder, 2005 to 2035: Statewide and per county population projections (Dataset).
• Projected Minnesota population by age and gender by county, region, and metropolitan area: Population projections for 2005-2035 (Dataset).
• Projected Minnesota total population by county, region, and metropolitan area: Population projections for 2005-2035 (Dataset).
• Projected population by select age groups, Minnesota counties: Population projections for 2005-2035 (Dataset).
• Projected population to 2030 for cities and townships outside the Twin Cities area: Extrapolated population figures going out to 2030 for cities (Dataset).