11 things to know about young children in Minnesota
April 5-11, 2025 is Week of the Young Child. We’re taking the opportunity to look at trends among our youngest Minnesotans, and ask the question “How are our littlest residents doing?”
We've divided the trends into two parts. First, we'll look at the demographics, and then at the overall well-being of our state's young children.
Children under five are the most racially diverse age group in Minnesota. What percentage of our youngest Minnesotans is Black, Indigenous, or children of color?
