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.

Lanesboro, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

744

Median Agei

49.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.7%697

Two or More

3.1%23

Hispanic/Latino

3%22

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%8

High School Diploma

14.3%81

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%24

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%92

Associate's Degree

16.3%92

Bachelor's Degree

24.4%138

Master's Degree

14.7%83

Professional Degree

3.9%22

Doctorate

0.2%1

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

43.1%

Graduate+

18.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$213,200

Median Renti

$518

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.6%242

Renter-Occupied

31.4%111

Total Units

467

Homeownership

68.6%

Vacancy Rate

24.4%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,313

Mean Household Incomei

$88,166

Per Capita Incomei

$41,132

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

375

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

$442/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 820 homes89% occupied$442/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,313/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

58%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

37%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

74% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

59(9.8% of civilian adults)