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.

Hayfield, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,395

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.4%1,093

Black

10%140

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%89

Two or More

3.4%47

Asian

1%14

Other

0.9%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%70

High School Diploma

28.7%260

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%85

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%128

Associate's Degree

15.5%140

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%119

Master's Degree

5.1%46

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$186,600

Median Renti

$935

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.7%369

Renter-Occupied

33.3%184

Total Units

597

Homeownership

66.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,313

Mean Household Incomei

$76,777

Per Capita Incomei

$31,448

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

702

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

$422/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes

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

Project Based Section 824 homes88% occupied$422/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,313/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

86%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

59% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

38% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

82% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

62(6.3% of civilian adults)