Research and Course Guides: *Datasets & Statistics Guide: Minnesota Economy & Statistics

Economic Data

DEED Data Center
Find Minnesota economic development statistics (workforce and labor market data, unemployment rates, export & trade, etc.); From the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Minnesota Economy at a Glance
Current economic data for Minnesota from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes links to metro area data.
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Includes economic analysis & forecasts for the 9th Federal Reserve District and the archive of the Beige Book.
Economic and Government Finance Links
Link to local, state, and national data sources, from the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Minnesota Management and Budget
State budget and economic forecast information.

General Resources

Business and Industry Links
Links from the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
The state's largest and premier business organization, representing more than 2,300 businesses of all types and sizes across Minnesota.
Minnesota Compass
Track and analyze trends and data on the topics that impact Minnesotans' quality of life.

Guide to Starting a Business

The Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota covers the major issues faced by those starting a business in the state, published by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Demographic Data

Minnesota QuickFacts (U. S. Census Bureau)
Quick statistical facts about the state and all Minnesota counties.
Minnesota State Demographic Center: Population Estimates
Information on present and past population numbers in the state.
Minnesota State Demographic Center: Census 2020
Population data from the 2020 Census.
Data.Census.Gov
Data.Census.Gov, the portal that replaces American FactFinder, is the primary way to access U.S. Census Bureau data.
Metropolitan Council: Data and Maps
Data from the regional planning agency for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.