More than 300,000 people of Latino descent live in Minnesota, making up nearly 6% of the state's population. While this total may sound modest in size, the Latino population growth in Minnesota has been quite large, increasing 24% since 2010, compared to 6% overall growth for the state. --- Minnesota Compass ---- 

• 23% are foreign-born 
• Top countries of origin - Mexico, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia, and Cuba 
• English Language - Speaks well or is a native speaker - 61% 
• About 20% of the immigrant population is undocumented 
• Hispanic/Latino households have a median income of $50,900 
• Top 3 health issues - Obesity, diabetes, and cervical cancer