Census: Minnesota poverty rate second-lowest
The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest figures show Minnesota has the nation’s second‑lowest poverty rate, though the rate has risen in recent measurements. Released this week, the new data provide a current snapshot of economic hardship that will inform policy and service planning for Minneapolis–Saint Paul and the rest of the state.
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- U.S. Census Bureau released new poverty data in October 2025
- Minnesota ranks No. 2 lowest in the U.S. for poverty rate per the new figures
- The report notes Minnesota’s poverty rate has ticked up recently compared with earlier periods
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October 17, 2025