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.

Moose Lake, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,863

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.2%1,780

Black

20.3%580

Hispanic/Latino

7.9%227

Two or More

4.2%121

American Indian/Alaska Native

3.1%90

Asian

1.4%39

Other

0.9%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

25.6%645

High School Diploma

24.4%616

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%266

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%400

Associate's Degree

6.3%159

Bachelor's Degree

6%152

Master's Degree

3.1%77

Doctorate

0.3%7

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

9.4%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$205,000

Median Renti

$907

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.5%250

Renter-Occupied

37.5%150

Total Units

448

Homeownership

62.5%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,286

Mean Household Incomei

$78,294

Per Capita Incomei

$15,113

Poverty Ratei

27.6%

Unemploymenti

12.1%

Labor Forcei

473

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

$341/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes85% occupied$264/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Project Based Section 841 homes94% occupied$416/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,286/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

78.9%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

18.6%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

46.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

183(6.7% of civilian adults)