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Analysis of Local Data from the American Community Survey (2005-2007)

The U.S. Census Bureau has released its first data from the American Community Survey (ACS) for communities with a population of 20,000 or more.  With the first ACS surveys going out in 2005, the Census Bureau has now collected enough data to release information on age, race, income, commute time to work, home value, veteran status, and other important data.  Replacing the long form from the decennial census, the ACS will now provide local Census information every year rather than every ten years.

The Metropolitan Council, as a member of the Census Bureau’s State Data Center Program, is reviewing and analyzing this information to understand its implications for our region. 

The Council’s analysis of the 41 metro-area communities included in the ACS is available in this report.  The 41 communities for which data were collected are those with a population of 20,000 or more. Data were collected in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

The Council’s analysis incorporates demographics, household structure, commuting patterns, household incomes, homeownership and the impact of housing costs on households.

The 41 Twin Cities area communities for which data are available include: Andover, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Champlin, Chanhassen, Chaska, Coon Rapids, Cottage Grove, Crystal, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Brighton, New Hope, Oakdale, Plymouth, Prior Lake, Ramsey, Richfield, Rosemount, Roseville, Savage, Shakopee, Shoreview, St. Louis Park, St. Paul, White Bear Lake and Woodbury.

Questions on the data can be directed to the Council’s Research Manager Libby Starling at Libby.Starling@metc.state.mn.us.