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.

Sauk Rapids, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,852

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%12,249

Hispanic/Latino

4%559

Two or More

4%554

Black

1.6%227

Asian

1.2%164

Other

0.6%89

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%353

High School Diploma

26.5%2,390

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%505

Some College (1+ yr)

14%1,261

Associate's Degree

14.3%1,295

Bachelor's Degree

18.4%1,665

Master's Degree

8.8%798

Professional Degree

1.5%132

Doctorate

0.6%53

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

29.3%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$256,100

Median Renti

$964

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%3,460

Renter-Occupied

38.8%2,196

Total Units

5,870

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,841

Mean Household Incomei

$91,116

Per Capita Incomei

$38,385

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

7,940

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

278

Residentsi

353

Avg. Tenant Renti

$414/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes90% occupied$434/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8166 homes94% occupied$394/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC87 homes98% occupied$446/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,841/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

67%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

30%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $57K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

78.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.7% of subsidized households are minority

26.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

643(6.3% of civilian adults)