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.

Crystal, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#40/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,476

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.1%14,397

Black

13.6%3,065

Hispanic/Latino

11.3%2,542

Two or More

6.2%1,401

Asian

3.5%785

Other

1.1%248

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%38

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%559

High School Diploma

20.1%3,241

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%1,091

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%2,158

Associate's Degree

12.1%1,956

Bachelor's Degree

27.4%4,429

Master's Degree

7.3%1,179

Professional Degree

1.4%233

Doctorate

0.9%145

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

37.1%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$296,100

Median Renti

$1,467

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.9%7,085

Renter-Occupied

23.1%2,133

Total Units

9,492

Homeownership

76.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,513

Mean Household Incomei

$105,899

Per Capita Incomei

$44,831

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

13,055

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

263

Avg. Tenant Renti

$724/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers69 homes96% occupied$724/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $92,513/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

74%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

22%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

794(4.5% of civilian adults)