Limited English Proficiency
Around 40% of foreign-born Minnesotans have a limited English proficiency, compared to about 1% of U.S. born Minnesotans with a limited English proficiency. Adults and children with a limited English proficiency usually face more health disparities, poverty and miscommunication. Language: Individuals with limited English proficiency may speak any other language besides English. They may be […]
American Indians
Minnesota is home to about 60,916 American Indians. There are around 11 known Indian tribes within Minnesota today. Majority of American Indians currently live in the cities, and about 30% of them are in poverty. Language: Many American Indians speak English, but some may speak their native language. The American Indian language that is most […]
Africans
Minnesota is home to many Africans. Africans are people who immigrated into the U.S. from African origins. Around 30% of Africans are living in poverty within Minnesota. Language: Many Africans can speak an African language, the language depends on which African country they immigrated from. Most Africans are also able to speak english and other […]
Veterans
About 7% of Minnesotans are veterans. Many veterans suffer from trauma and other disorders from serving in the military, navy or air force. This causes high risks of homelessness, mental health problems, and PTSD. Around 6% of veterans are in poverty or are homeless. Medical Care/Barriers: Many MN veterans do not have access to affordable […]
African Americans
There are about 317,130 African Americans living in Minnesota. African Americans are people who have origins connected to Africa. They are one of the largest racial group in Minnesota today. Language: Majority of African Americans born in the U.S. are able to speak english proficiently. But some African Americans may speak other African languages as […]
People with Disabilities
About 600,000 Minnesotans have disabilities. These disabilities include; hearing, vision, cognitive (thinking, concentrating, etc.), ambulatory (trouble walking or climbing stairs), self-care, and independent living. Around 20% of Minnesotans with disabilities are living below or at the poverty line. Language: People with disabilities speak many languages including English or their Native language. Some disabiled individuals may […]
Hispanics/Latinos
Minnesota is home to about 275,000 Hispanics/Latinos. About three quarters of Hispanics/Latinos were born in Mexico, while 60% percent were born in the U.S. Hispanics/Latinos in Minnesota are mainly located within or southern of the Twin Cities. About 30% of Hispanics/Latinos are in poverty due to low annual incomes. Language: Majority of the Hispanics/Latinos population […]
Asian/Pacific Islanders
Minnesota is home to about 144,300 Asian/Pacific Islanders. These includes ethnicities such as Asian Indians, Bhutanese, Cambodians, Hmong, Karen and Vietnamese. Many Asian/Pacific Islanders has or had family members born outside of the U.S. that has immigrated to Minnesota. Language: Some Asian/Pacific Islanders can fluently speak English, but English may not be their first language. […]
LGBTQIA+
Around 4% of Minnesotans identify as LGBTQIA+. Majority of LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans identify as white, while the rest identifies as people of color. Many of the LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans are located within the Twin Cities or in rural areas. Language: About 83% of LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans identify as white, while about 17% of LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans identify as people […]