Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN

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2021 Population

121,547

1.66% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

38.1

0.794% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

3.63%

5.28% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$106,050

4.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$340,600

6.44% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,831

1.66% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN had a population of 122k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $106,050. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN grew from 119,565 to 121,547, a 1.66% increase and its median household income grew from $101,579 to $106,050, a 4.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (88%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), White (Hispanic) (2.11%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%).

6.59% of the households in Carver & Scott (West) 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.

97.9% of the residents in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN are Crown College (426 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was $340,600, and the homeownership rate was 83%.

Most people in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN borders Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN, Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, Shakopee, Savage & Prior Lake Cities PUMA, MN, Wright County PUMA, MN, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville & Sibley Counties PUMA, MN, and Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN is home to a population of 122k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.81% of Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (5.85k people).

In 2021, there were 30.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.47k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN are Spanish (3,032 households), Telugu (488 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (320 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,849

Women

50.1%

60,721

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 121,570 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Carver & Scott (West) 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 Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 615
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.47k ± 261
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.37k ± 524

4.2%

Hispanic Population

5.1k people

4.2% of the people in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN are hispanic (5.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,074 ± 801 people
Mexico
732 ± 662 people
China
302 ± 426 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was India, the natal country of 1,074 Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN residents, followed by Mexico with 732 and China with 302.

Foreign-Born Population

4.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.85k people

4.69%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.61k people

As of 2021, 4.81% of Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN residents (5.85k 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 Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was 4.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,032 households (2.66%)
Telugu
488 households (0.429%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
320 households (0.281%)

6.59% of the households in Carver & Scott (West) 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 Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was Spanish. 2.66% of the households in Carver & Scott (West) 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
1,558 ± 225
Gulf War (2001-)
923 ± 228
Gulf War (1990s)
674 ± 190

Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN employs 62.8k people. The largest industries in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN are Elementary & secondary schools (4,169 people), Construction (3,989 people), and Insurance carriers (2,794 people), and the highest paying industries are Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers ($417,921), Dairy product manufacturing ($211,742), and Sporting & athletic goods, & doll, toy & game manufacturing ($195,016).

Males in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,914. The income inequality in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,530

Women

47.8%

33,363

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN in 2020 was 63,893 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

62.8k

2021 Value

−1.66%

1 Year decline

± −1.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 63.9k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN, are Other managers (2,367 people), Registered nurses (1,613 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,591 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carver & Scott (West) 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

62.8k

2021 Value

−1.66%

1 Year decline

± −1.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 63.9k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,169 people), Construction (3,989 people), and Insurance carriers (2,794 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,473

Median earning men ± $1,976

$45,271

Median earning women ± $1,448

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,658), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($101,302), and Public Administration ($80,966).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,635), Public Administration ($59,038), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,160).

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

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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 Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN awarded 426 degrees. The student population of Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 683 male students and 793 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN are White (321 and 76.2%), followed by Asian (45 and 10.7%), Black or African American (23 and 5.46%), and Hispanic or Latino (22 and 5.23%).

The largest universities in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Crown College (426 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN are Biblical Studies (62 and 14.6%), Religious Education (46 and 10.8%), and Counseling Psychology (46 and 10.8%).

The median tuition cost in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN for private four year colleges is $27,270.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,476 (46.3% men and 53.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,476 students enrolled in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN, 46.3% men and 53.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,154 records, of which 54.2% were women and 45.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biblical Studies
56 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degree-majors awarded
Religious Education
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was Biblical Studies with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Crown College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

426 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Crown College with 426 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 224 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN, which is 1.11 times more than the 202 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 321 degrees mean that there were 7.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 45 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,270) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($840) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,316) 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, 0.881% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.585% 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 Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (27k), High School or Equivalent (18.1k), and Some college (17.4k).

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 Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was $340,600 in 2021, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $320,000 to $340,600, a 6.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN is 83%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN is $106,050. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carver & Scott (West) 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

$340,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,803

$36,332

Median Property Taxes

±$1,127

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 Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 83% of the housing units in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carver & Scott (West) 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 Carver & Scott (West) 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 Carver & Scott (West) 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.

$106,050

Median Household Income

± $2,638

43.8k

Number of Households

± 1,466

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.8k households in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN grew to $106,050 from the previous year's value of $101,579.

The following chart displays the households in Carver & Scott (West) 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN

In 2021, the income inequality in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.955% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Worked At Home (14.3%)
Carpooled (5.69%)

In 2021, 76.4% of workers in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.3%) and those who carpooled to work (5.69%).

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

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carver & Scott (West) 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 Carver & Scott (West) 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 Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN (4.36k out of 120k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN is White, followed by Black 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

97.3% of the population of Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 69.1% on employee plans, 7.55% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.548% 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

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 28.6% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.68%

Uninsured

69.1%

Employer Coverage

7.55%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.548%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN declined by 3.66% from 2.78% to 2.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.