Community Information

Although the Diversity Council is not a data collection agency, we do communicate relevant information about our diverse community. On this website, you can access data on local demographics, contact information for minority communities, and a variety of information on diversity related issues.

Olmsted County Demographics

Rochester Immigrant Guide: Provides helpful information for immigrants on health care, schools, emergency services, legal rights and responsibilities, and much more. Includes contact information for service agencies in Rochester.

RISE Phase I: Information about the history and culture of Rochester's 8 largest minority groups.

Learn more: Links to the best sites on the web with information about Rochester's 8 largest minority groups.

Minority Community Contacts: Contact information for minority organizations (social, religious, and social service) in Rochester and the surrounding area.

Olmsted County Racial Attitudes Survey: The 1990 and 2006 surveys and reports.

Migrant Consortium Directory: Contact information for groups in Minnesota serving migrant communities.

The Diversity Council tries to assist individuals and organizations by providing educational resources, relevant information, and referrals to other organizations. We would appreciate your help in collecting and sharing information. If you would like to suggest additional resources for this website, please email info@diversitycouncil.org.

Census Facts

Students in Rochester Public Schools speak more than 50 languages at home.

The largest minority group in Rochester Public Schools is Somali.

6.4% of Olmsted County residents are living in poverty, compared to 12.5% nationwide.

12.5% of Olmsted County residents live with a disability.

8% of Olmsted County residents were born in another country. About a third of these have become American citizens.

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