Geographic Data
Neighborhood Map
Geographic visualization of Lao community data across the Twin Cities metro area. Circle size represents relative magnitude; color intensity indicates risk level. Click any community to see detailed metrics.
Source: Census ACS 2020-2024, MDH BRFSS, Community Survey 2025, ML Risk Models · Lao Community Data Portal
Understanding the Map
The Twin Cities metro area is home to the largest Lao population in any U.S. state, concentrated primarily in St. Paul's East Side and Frogtown neighborhoods, Brooklyn Park, and North Minneapolis. This geographic clustering reflects both historical refugee resettlement patterns and ongoing community networks.
Switch between map layers to explore different dimensions: population density reveals where the community is concentrated, while gambling risk, health risk, and elder isolation layers highlight areas where targeted interventions are most needed.
Source: Census ACS 2020-2024, Community Survey 2025 · Lao Community Data Portal