Minnesota is home to nearly 1 million children and youth ages 5-17. We track data on connection to caring adults, participation in enrichment activities, and youth mental health to better understand the positive development of school-age children and youth in Minnesota.
Key measures
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School-age children
Fast facts
973,000 school-age children
About 17% of the state’s population are children age 5-17.
17
%
342,000 school-age children of color
More than one-third of school-age children are children of color.
35
%
87,000 school-age children below poverty
Nearly 1 in 10 school-age children live below poverty.
9
%