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.

Chisago City, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#57/210 Home Value

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,899

Median Agei

44.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.8%5,063

Two or More

6.1%359

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%233

Asian

2.8%167

Other

0.6%35

Black

0.5%29

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%240

High School Diploma

22.2%934

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%267

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%656

Associate's Degree

15.3%642

Bachelor's Degree

20%838

Master's Degree

7.5%317

Professional Degree

2.2%94

Doctorate

1.5%63

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

31.2%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$413,000

Median Renti

$1,321

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.5%1,656

Renter-Occupied

27.5%628

Total Units

2,533

Homeownership

72.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,197

Mean Household Incomei

$114,954

Per Capita Incomei

$46,389

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

2,923

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

$498/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes80% occupied$467/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 860 homes86% occupied$504/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $102,197/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

74.5%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

25.5%

Who Receives This Housing

70.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.9% of subsidized households are minority

19.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

93.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

402(8.7% of civilian adults)