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.

Milaca, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#132/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,044

Median Agei

46.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%2,707

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%124

Two or More

4%123

Asian

1.2%37

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.1%35

Black

0.6%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%64

High School Diploma

30.6%746

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%231

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%376

Associate's Degree

16.8%410

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%288

Master's Degree

2.8%68

Doctorate

0.6%14

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

15.2%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$203,400

Median Renti

$835

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.4%926

Renter-Occupied

41.6%660

Total Units

1,726

Homeownership

58.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,588

Mean Household Incomei

$62,258

Per Capita Incomei

$33,952

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

1,731

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

143

Residentsi

165

Avg. Tenant Renti

$382/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 8139 homes80% occupied$382/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,588/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

74%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

23%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

185(7.1% of civilian adults)