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.

St. Francis, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#81/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,372

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.2%7,298

Two or More

6.9%581

Asian

2.2%185

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%134

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%64

Black

0.7%61

Other

0.6%49

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%277

High School Diploma

35.2%1,905

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%447

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%854

Associate's Degree

13.6%736

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%625

Master's Degree

4.9%267

Professional Degree

0.8%42

Doctorate

0.2%10

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

17.5%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$327,600

Median Renti

$1,287

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.2%2,576

Renter-Occupied

13.8%413

Total Units

3,029

Homeownership

86.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$111,198

Mean Household Incomei

$113,214

Per Capita Incomei

$40,900

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

4,736

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$609/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing9 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 830 homes88% occupied$609/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $111,198/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

67%

Very low income$33K–$56K/yr

29%

Low income$56K–$89K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

418(6.9% of civilian adults)