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.

Madison Lake, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,322

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.9%1,228

Black

3.2%42

Two or More

3.2%42

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%8

Asian

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%62

High School Diploma

16.6%155

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%83

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%105

Associate's Degree

14.5%136

Bachelor's Degree

22.1%207

Master's Degree

13.2%124

Professional Degree

2.6%24

Doctorate

2.2%21

HS or Higher

98%

BA or Higher

40.2%

Graduate+

18.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$303,100

Median Renti

$596

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.9%394

Renter-Occupied

31.1%178

Total Units

721

Homeownership

68.9%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,727

Mean Household Incomei

$112,945

Per Capita Incomei

$48,690

Poverty Ratei

6.8%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

708

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

$387/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing15 homes98% occupied$387/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,727/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

60%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

40%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

57% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

58(5.8% of civilian adults)