Civic participation is essential to elect representatives and influence policy, provide support for those in need, and build connections that lead to healthy, strong, and vibrant neighborhoods and communities. We track data about voter turnout, volunteerism, and neighbors helping neighbors to better understand how Minnesotans are stepping up to make the state a better place to live.
How Minnesotans engage
Fast facts
#2
in voter turnout
76% of eligible Minnesotans voted in 2024, exceeded only by Wisconsin at 77%.
More than 2 in 5
Minnesotans volunteer
At 42%, Minnesota is home to the third-highest rate of volunteerism in the nation.
3 in 5
adults in Minnesota say they help or are helped by neighbors
Adults 35 and older are the most likely to report helping their neighbors.
Key measures
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