Black Minnesotans less likely to travel ‘up north’
While most Minnesotans travel to northern Minnesota regularly, Black residents are evenly split on whether they make the annual trip
The snapshot: While most Minnesotans (62%) say they travel to northern Minnesota at least once a year, Black Minnesotans are evenly divided, according to a Minnesota Community Survey of 3,399 adults conducted July 20 to Nov. 22, 2024.
Why this counts: Going “up north" is a defining Minnesota tradition, but our survey reveals sharp disparities in participation.
About this Minnesota Community Survey
Survey type: Mail-to-online survey with address-based sampling
Respondents: 3,399 Minnesota adults
Field dates: July 20 to Nov. 22, 2024
Our extended field period ensures we reach a representative sample of Minnesotans, not just the quickest responders.
Margin of error: ± 2.2 percentage points
Languages: English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali
Our terminology page has definitions of income tiers, racial and ethnic groups, education levels and geographic regions.
QUESTION WORDING
ASK ALL
How many trips do you usually take to northern Minnesota each year?
4 or more
3
2
1
0
I already live in northern Minnesota
