Mixed views on business conditions in Minnesota
52% of Democrats rate Minnesota business conditions highly vs. just 16% of Republicans. A statewide probability survey finds income shapes views too.
Most Minnesotans said business conditions in the state are at least somewhat good, with more rating conditions positively than negatively.
Overall, 32% of Minnesota adults said business conditions in the state were extremely or very good, with a larger share (45%) calling conditions ‘somewhat good.’ Meanwhile, 21% rated conditions as not at all or not very good.
Views on business conditions in Minnesota varied widely by party, and to a lesser extent, by income, according to a Minnesota Community Survey of 1,477 adults conducted Dec. 4, 2024 to Jan. 20, 2025.
The survey was conducted before economic uncertainty increased and consumer sentiment declined following the Trump administration’s tariffs.
About the Minnesota Community Survey
Survey type: Representative online survey panel
Respondents: 1,477 Minnesota adults
Our extended field period ensures we reach a representative sample of Minnesotans, not just the quickest responders.
Field dates: Dec. 4 to Jan. 20, 2025
Margin of error: ± 3.35 percentage points
Languages: English, Spanish
Our terminology page has definitions of income tiers, racial and ethnic groups, education levels and geographic regions.
QUESTION WORDING
ASK ALL
Thinking about business conditions in Minnesota…
How would you rate current business conditions in Minnesota?
1 Extremely good
2 Very good
3 Somewhat good
4 Not very good
5 Not at all good
