By and large, Minnesota's census figures mirror those on a national level. But one area in which Minnesota residents differentiate themselves is with home ownership. The vacancy rate for homeownership - already a measly 1.5 percent 10 years ago, has now dropped below 1 percent. Homeownership vacancy rates are the lowest in the Twin Cities metro area. Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota and Anoka counties all have owner-occupancy vacancy rates of a 0.5 percent.
Rental rates are slightly higher.
Statewide, the rental vacancy rate is 4 percent. The census data released this week is from questions asked of all census participants, whether they filled out the long or short forms. The U.S. Cenus Bureau will begin releasing even more detailed racial and housing information this summer. Reporter Name covers issue for Minnesota Public Radio. If you want to insert a quote to break up the text.