Minnesota’s 7-County Twin Cities Metro Area
The 7-County Twin Cities Metro Area is the most densely populated region of Minnesota. With 2,985,405 residents, it composes over half of the state’s population (54.7%). Similarly, 54.6% of the state’s currently advertised jobs are found in the Metro region. It contains five of Minnesota’s most populated counties and two (Scott and Carver counties) of the fastest growing. The population is generally younger than the rest of the state, with only 11.8% of its population being over the age of 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (2014 estimates).
The Twin Cities has become a hub for Information Technology, accounting for 15% of all jobs advertised in the region to date in 2016 (90,888 jobs out of 601,920 total). Information technology positions span a number of industries and verticals, with healthcare IT rising as a clear need in the region.
The table below highlights the top hiring employer, most in-demand occupation, median advertised salary, and number of people per job in the Metro’s ten largest communities.
For the full report on the 7-county Twin Cities Metro, visit our Reports page.
It’s interesting to know that the Metropolitan District of Minnesota has a younger generation generally compared to the rest of the state. I can imagine how it would be for the district in Colorado. It just made me curious, since I plan to moved out of my sister’s place and live on my own that is why I am looking for an area where I would feel comfortable in.