Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN

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2021 Population

142,865

1.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

39.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.19%

0.447% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$73,216

2.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$234,300

4.37% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

68,954

1.08% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN had a population of 143k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $73,216. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN grew from 141,304 to 142,865, a 1.1% increase and its median household income grew from $71,204 to $73,216, a 2.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.48%), White (Hispanic) (2.55%), Other (Hispanic) (2.39%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%).

8.44% of the households in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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.

96.7% of the residents in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN are St Olaf College (942 degrees awarded in 2021) and Carleton College (517 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was $234,300, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN borders Lakeville, Hastings, Rosemount & Farmington Cities PUMA, MN, Shakopee, Savage & Prior Lake Cities PUMA, MN, Carver & Scott (West) Counties PUMA, MN, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville & Sibley Counties PUMA, MN, Mankato City PUMA, MN, Mower, Steele, Freeborn & Dodge Counties PUMA, MN, Rochester City PUMA, MN, Winona City PUMA, MN, and Northern Mississippi Region PUMA, WI.

About the photo: Maiden Rock Cidery/Winery in Frontenac, Minnesota

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United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN is home to a population of 143k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.86% of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (6.94k people).

In 2021, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.65k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN are Spanish (6,545 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,951 households), and German (444 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,508

Women

49.3%

72,622

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 143,130 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 232
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.97k ± 202
White (Hispanic)
3.65k ± 488

6.46%

Hispanic Population

9.24k people

6.46% of the people in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN are hispanic (9.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,728 ± 1,014 people
Somalia
1,121 ± 819 people
Guatemala
565 ± 582 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,728 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN residents, followed by Somalia with 1,121 and Guatemala with 565.

Foreign-Born Population

4.86%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.94k people

4.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.86k people

As of 2021, 4.86% of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN residents (6.94k 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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was 4.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,545 households (4.86%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
1,951 households (1.45%)
German
444 households (0.329%)

8.44% of the households in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was Spanish. 4.86% of the households in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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
3,089 ± 247
Gulf War (2001-)
1,288 ± 238
Gulf War (1990s)
1,081 ± 218

Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN employs 69k people. The largest industries in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN are Construction (5,406 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,978 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,566 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($150,804), Legal services ($145,889), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($133,854).

Males in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,260. The income inequality in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,080

Women

48.9%

35,625

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN in 2020 was 69,705 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

69k

2021 Value

−1.08%

1 Year decline

± −1.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −1.08%, from 69.7k employees to 69k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,722 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,556 people), and Registered nurses (1,482 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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

69k

2021 Value

−1.08%

1 Year decline

± −1.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −1.08%, from 69.7k employees to 69k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN, are Construction (5,406 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,978 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,566 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,656

Median earning men ± $1,483

$35,037

Median earning women ± $1,084

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,885), Public Administration ($73,016), and Information ($67,708).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,969), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,129), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,288).

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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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

Voting results are not available for Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN awarded 1,459 degrees. The student population of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,257 male students and 2,775 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN are White (959 and 74.8%), followed by Asian (113 and 8.81%), Hispanic or Latino (93 and 7.25%), and Two or More Races (55 and 4.29%).

The largest universities in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are St Olaf College (942 and 64.6%) and Carleton College (517 and 35.4%).

The most popular majors in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN are General Biological Sciences (148 and 10.1%), General Mathematics (113 and 7.75%), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (109 and 7.47%).

The median tuition cost in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN for private four year colleges is $56,260.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 31%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,032 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,032 students enrolled in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,108 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
148 degree-majors awarded
General Mathematics
113 degree-majors awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
109 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was General Biological Sciences with 148 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

St Olaf College
942 degrees awarded
Carleton College
517 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was St Olaf College with 942 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 561 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN, which is 0.625 times less than the 898 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 959 degrees mean that there were 8.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 113 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 ($56,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($375) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($967) 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, 0.588% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.296% 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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35k), Some college (28.9k), and Bachelors Degree (18.2k).

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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was $234,300 in 2021, which is 0.957 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $224,500 to $234,300, a 4.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN is $73,216. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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

$234,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,167

$41,317

Median Property Taxes

±$1,085

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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.7% of the housing units in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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.

$73,216

Median Household Income

± $1,807

53.9k

Number of Households

± 1,383

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.9k households in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN grew to $73,216 from the previous year's value of $71,204.

The following chart displays the households in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN

0.455

2020 Wage GINI in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN

In 2021, the income inequality in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.235% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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 (11.2%)
Carpooled (7.65%)

In 2021, 76.4% of workers in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.65%).

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

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur 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 Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN (12.3k out of 134k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

94.4% of the population of Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 54.2% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.791% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.61%

Uninsured

54.2%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.791%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN grew by 7.85% from 5.2% to 5.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rice, Goodhue & Le Sueur Counties PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.