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Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis Health Department is one of 10 departments established in the City Charter in 1867.
The City of Minneapolis has a long history in public health. The Minneapolis Board of Health (later called the Minneapolis Health Department and then the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support) was formed in 1867 immediately following the city’s incorporation.
The department performs a variety of functions including infectious disease surveillance and control; water, food and veterinary inspections; garbage removal; vital records; and laboratory services.
Snapshot
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POPULATION
425,096
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SQUARE MILES
59
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TRANSIT SCORE
55
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PER CAPITA HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$48,373
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City Health Data
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