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.

Apple Valley, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#14/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

55,679

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.7%37,682

Black

10.9%6,051

Two or More

7.7%4,281

Hispanic/Latino

7%3,912

Asian

6%3,364

Other

0.6%310

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%40

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%39

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%746

High School Diploma

17.4%6,586

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%2,328

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%4,444

Associate's Degree

11.7%4,419

Bachelor's Degree

29.5%11,140

Master's Degree

12.4%4,686

Professional Degree

2.6%991

Doctorate

1.3%503

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

45.9%

Graduate+

16.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$370,400

Median Renti

$1,738

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.4%15,880

Renter-Occupied

26.6%5,747

Total Units

22,013

Homeownership

73.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,673

Mean Household Incomei

$127,815

Per Capita Incomei

$50,382

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

29,700

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

484

Residentsi

1,055

Avg. Tenant Renti

$530/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing35 homes97% occupied$861/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes99% occupied$619/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8126 homes91% occupied$433/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC14 homes100% occupied$498/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $97,673/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

78.4%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

17.5%

Low income$49K–$78K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $78K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

80.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38.7% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,414(5.8% of civilian adults)