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.

Crosby, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,218

Median Agei

52.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%2,043

Two or More

4.9%109

Other

1.4%32

Black

1.1%25

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%117

High School Diploma

34.6%603

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%113

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%243

Associate's Degree

10.6%185

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%215

Master's Degree

2.4%41

Professional Degree

1.9%33

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,600

Median Renti

$849

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.2%621

Renter-Occupied

45.8%524

Total Units

1,291

Homeownership

54.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,554

Mean Household Incomei

$62,092

Per Capita Incomei

$33,170

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

854

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

138

Residentsi

165

Avg. Tenant Renti

$367/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing59 homes100% occupied$400/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes99% occupied$357/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 861 homes77% occupied$339/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,554/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

79%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

12.4%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

8.6%

Who Receives This Housing

50.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.6% of subsidized households are minority

48.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

180(9.9% of civilian adults)