The Mexican Minnesotan economy is an estimated $7 billion dollars in Minnesota. It includes $3.5 billion in income and another $3.4 billion in residential real estate. Mexican Minnesotans pay an estimated $422 million in state and local taxes. Mexican Minnesotan renters pay $23 million monthly to property owners. 5000+ Mexican Minnesotan businesses employ around 5000 workers and pay an annual payroll of $123 million. Minnesotan Mexican workers play critical roles in many key industries in Minnesota – agriculture, hospitality, food processing and construction. There are an estimated 94,000 Mexican Minnesotan workers and 80,000+ youth in the educational system in Minnesota. Mexican American cultural heritage add much to the life of Minnesota and reflected in food, music, art, and literature. Minnesota is one of the few states in the country to host a Mexican Consulate and is a reflection of the strong trade and cultural connections between Mexico and Minnesota.
