Are Somali Minnesotans Really the “Backbone” of the State

Are Somali Minnesotans Really the “Backbone” of the State?

Let’s Look at the Facts.

3. The Welfare and Workforce Numbers Tell a Different Story

Here’s what the available data suggests:

36–58% of Somali Minnesotans live below the poverty line

Around 40% are not in the formal workforce

Educational levels are significantly lower than state averages

Welfare dependency is high compared to the broader Minnesota population