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.

Crookston, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,344

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.8%5,937

Hispanic/Latino

9.6%704

Two or More

5%369

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.6%120

Black

1.3%94

Asian

1.1%81

Other

0.5%39

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%165

High School Diploma

26.8%1,419

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%300

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%749

Associate's Degree

9.8%517

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%1,106

Master's Degree

11.7%617

Professional Degree

0.9%46

Doctorate

1.3%68

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,600

Median Renti

$848

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.6%1,886

Renter-Occupied

43.4%1,446

Total Units

3,843

Homeownership

56.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,315

Mean Household Incomei

$79,666

Per Capita Incomei

$37,845

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

4,147

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

347

Residentsi

393

Avg. Tenant Renti

$323/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing65 homes95% occupied$326/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

Project Based Section 842 homes91% occupied$318/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,315/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

84.9%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

12.1%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

1.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

37.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21.3% of subsidized households are minority

61.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

377(6.3% of civilian adults)