Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Spring Lake Park, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#91/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,032

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.8%4,699

Hispanic/Latino

14.3%1,003

Asian

8%560

Black

4.7%329

Two or More

4.3%304

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.9%137

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%104

High School Diploma

27.4%1,352

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%351

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%730

Associate's Degree

14.3%709

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%897

Master's Degree

5.2%256

Professional Degree

0.8%39

Doctorate

1.5%73

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

25.6%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$290,100

Median Renti

$1,413

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.5%1,840

Renter-Occupied

30.5%808

Total Units

2,654

Homeownership

69.5%

Vacancy Rate

0.2%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,753

Mean Household Incomei

$97,622

Per Capita Incomei

$38,488

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

3,873

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

139

Residentsi

234

Avg. Tenant Renti

$501/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers79 homes96% occupied$561/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 860 homes96% occupied$422/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,753/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

86.7%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

11.3%

Low income$45K–$73K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44% of subsidized households are minority

27.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

341(6% of civilian adults)