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.

Le Center, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#140/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,513

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.7%1,601

Hispanic/Latino

29.2%735

Two or More

3.7%92

Asian

1.9%47

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%18

Black

0.6%15

Other

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%48

High School Diploma

35.2%565

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%119

Some College (1+ yr)

10%161

Associate's Degree

11.6%187

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%231

Master's Degree

2.7%44

Professional Degree

0.3%5

Doctorate

0.4%7

HS or Higher

85.1%

BA or Higher

17.9%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$209,600

Median Renti

$889

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.7%652

Renter-Occupied

31.3%297

Total Units

987

Homeownership

68.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,673

Mean Household Incomei

$93,201

Per Capita Incomei

$35,244

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

1,465

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

$424/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Project Based Section 840 homes96% occupied$424/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,673/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

74%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

26%

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

73% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

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

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

73(3.7% of civilian adults)