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.

Chatfield, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,559

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.2%2,411

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%64

Asian

1.5%39

Two or More

1.3%33

Black

0.5%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%32

High School Diploma

22.7%401

Some College (<1 yr)

7%123

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%272

Associate's Degree

14.9%263

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%365

Master's Degree

9.7%172

Professional Degree

1.3%23

Doctorate

0.4%7

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

32.1%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$241,600

Median Renti

$748

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.5%877

Renter-Occupied

11.5%114

Total Units

1,036

Homeownership

88.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,078

Mean Household Incomei

$117,804

Per Capita Incomei

$45,507

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,458

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

$383/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Project Based Section 824 homes93% occupied$383/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $96,078/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

72%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

28%

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

72% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

89(4.7% of civilian adults)