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.

Lindstrom, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#95/209 Income

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,978

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.6%4,708

Two or More

2.5%122

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%106

Asian

0.4%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%14

Black

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%130

High School Diploma

20.3%652

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%285

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%531

Associate's Degree

24.6%790

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%487

Master's Degree

5%159

Professional Degree

1%31

Doctorate

0.3%10

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

21.4%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$358,100

Median Renti

$1,176

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.1%1,438

Renter-Occupied

14.9%252

Total Units

1,847

Homeownership

85.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,226

Mean Household Incomei

$117,174

Per Capita Incomei

$41,367

Poverty Ratei

6.5%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

2,495

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

$412/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing30 homes97% occupied$412/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $98,226/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

86%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

11%

Low income$49K–$79K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

223(6.4% of civilian adults)