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.

Edina, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#15/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

53,262

Median Agei

44.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.1%42,658

Asian

7%3,715

Two or More

5.8%3,075

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%2,026

Black

2.9%1,565

Other

0.3%178

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%34

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%307

High School Diploma

7.1%2,748

Some College (<1 yr)

2.7%1,034

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%3,267

Associate's Degree

6.5%2,513

Bachelor's Degree

41.6%16,004

Master's Degree

19.3%7,408

Professional Degree

8.1%3,118

Doctorate

3.7%1,432

HS or Higher

98.3%

BA or Higher

72.7%

Graduate+

31.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$646,300

Median Renti

$1,844

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.4%16,586

Renter-Occupied

27.6%6,328

Total Units

24,071

Homeownership

72.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$128,767

Mean Household Incomei

$214,711

Per Capita Incomei

$93,210

Poverty Ratei

4.6%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

27,417

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

689

Residentsi

1,263

Avg. Tenant Renti

$414/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers40 homes96% occupied$251/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8422 homes86% occupied$429/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $128,767/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $39K/yr

89.5%

Very low income$39K–$64K/yr

9.6%

Low income$64K–$103K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

49.6% of subsidized households are minority

22.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

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

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,510(3.7% of civilian adults)