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.

Burnsville, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#11/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

64,463

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.5%39,670

Black

13.4%8,623

Hispanic/Latino

12.3%7,934

Two or More

6.4%4,115

Asian

5.4%3,496

Other

0.9%550

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%72

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%1,138

High School Diploma

17.5%7,660

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%2,993

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%6,229

Associate's Degree

11.4%5,005

Bachelor's Degree

27.7%12,125

Master's Degree

9.6%4,220

Professional Degree

1.5%656

Doctorate

1%426

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

39.8%

Graduate+

12.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$355,200

Median Renti

$1,513

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.7%16,740

Renter-Occupied

35.3%9,151

Total Units

26,545

Homeownership

64.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,024

Mean Household Incomei

$105,378

Per Capita Incomei

$43,192

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

35,481

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

908

Residentsi

2,106

Avg. Tenant Renti

$579/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes97% occupied$895/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 8296 homes80% occupied$567/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC42 homes98% occupied$452/mo rent

811/PRAC41 homes86% occupied$414/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,024/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

70.2%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

20.6%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

6.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $70K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

75.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64.7% of subsidized households are minority

14.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

3,166(6.3% of civilian adults)