Tag: census
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Twin Cities is known as the ‘Hmong Capital of the World’
The first Hmong family arrived in Minnesota in 1975. In the 50 years since their arrival, an estimated 95,000 to 100,000 Hmong people now call the state home. According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/twin-cities-known-hmong-capital-142523160.html
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53 maps that explain the Midwest
In this video, I explore the definition of the most Midwestern state through maps, data, and history. I analyze classic census definitions and evolving cultural borders, examining factors such as … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/history/53-maps-that-explain-the-midwest/vi-AA1RrP94
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Minnesota’s language diversity offers a snapshot of a changing state
What are the most common non-English languages spoken in Minnesota homes? The Census Bureau’s data shapes policy and highlights the state’s immigration patterns and linguistic diversity. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-non-english-languages-census-data/
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What Language is the Most Used in Minnesota Other Than English?
Census data highlights language diversity in Minnesota, showcasing the rise of Spanish and the prominence of Hmong and Somali speakers. Full story: https://1037theloon.com/minnesota-census-language-trends/
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What’s the most common non-English language spoken in Minnesota?
Minnesota is home to more people who speak Hmong or Somali at home than any other state in the country. 71,410 people told the census takers Hmong is the language they speak at home in our state, and … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/most-common-non-english-language-spoken-minnesota/89-a74a5a5f-4607-4b0a-822d-26b83756375e
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A Growing Share Of US Residents Speak A Language Other Than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home. In Hawaiʻi, it’s the Filipino language Iloko. Full story: https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/06/a-growing-share-of-us-residents-speak-a-language-other-than-english/
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From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home. Full story: https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/06/04/languages-spoken-in-us-homes/
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Key facts about Asians in the U.S.
Here are some key facts about Asian Americans, based on tabulations of U.S. Census Bureau data and Pew Research Center data. In this analysis, the overall Asian population includes all those who … Full story: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/05/01/key-facts-about-asians-in-the-us/
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Facts about Hmong in the U.S.
An estimated 360,000 people in the United States identified as Hmong in 2023, according to estimates published by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1 Hmong Americans are the eighth-largest Asian origin … Full story: https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/fact-sheet/asian-americans-hmong-in-the-u-s/
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Asian American leaders worry that U.S. Census Bureau’s refusal to reclassify groups could harm access to resources
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos met with Minnesota community members last month, and said his office would not change how it classified several ethnic groups. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/asian-american-leaders-worry-that-us-census-refusal-to-reclassify-groups-could-harm-access-to-resources/601130323
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‘Very frustrating’: Hmong leaders worry U.S. Census’ refusal to reclassify groups could harm access to resources
U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos met with Minnesota community members in July, and said the Census would not reclassify the Hmong and other ethnic groups. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/changing-minnesota/minnesota-hmong-community-us-census-bureau-robert-santos/
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DFL chair, Gov. Walz call for Mitchell resignation
Plus: New connector between Terminals 1 and 2 at MSP approved; Hmong community members advocate for a more accurate census designation; PWHL Minnesota celebration at Rice Park Plaza; and more. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2024/05/dfl-chair-gov-walz-call-for-mitchell-resignation/
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Hmong community among groups pushing for change in U.S. Census
Some in the Hmong community are backing a suggested change to the census because they say they’re not properly being represented. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/hmong-community-among-groups-pushing-change-in-census/89-006d22ee-0494-4dc5-8776-878a4c85219b
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Hmong community among groups pushing for change in U.S. Census
Yao Yaj is the executive director of the Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce and says Hmong people mostly identify as Southeast Asian because of migration and other parts of their history. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/hmong-community-among-groups-pushing-change-in-census/89-006d22ee-0494-4dc5-8776-878a4c85219b
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Many feel US census categories don’t represent them
The federal government recently reclassified race and ethnicity groups in an effort to better capture the diversity of the United States, but some groups feel the changes miss the mark. Hmong, … Full story: https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/2024/05/many-feel-us-census-categories-dont-represent-them/
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Armenians, Hmong and other groups feel US race and ethnicity categories don’t represent them
The federal government recently reclassified race and ethnicity groups in an effort to better capture the diversity of the United States, but some groups feel the changes are still missing the mark. Full story: https://apnews.com/article/census-hmong-arab-armenian-american-race-ethnicity-52c0a6b7e3a06bfb763132b32d135378
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Why does Minnesota’s Asian community earn more than all other groups, yet still experience poverty at above-average rates?
U.S. Census data showed that Asians in Minnesota earned more than other racial groups, but also experienced higher-than-average poverty rates. Read Full Article