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.

East Grand Forks, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,028

Median Agei

35.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.9%6,942

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%938

Two or More

7.3%663

Black

3.8%346

Other

1.4%123

Asian

0.1%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%141

High School Diploma

21.4%1,209

Some College (<1 yr)

9%511

Some College (1+ yr)

20.5%1,162

Associate's Degree

15.2%859

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%1,023

Master's Degree

5.4%304

Professional Degree

1%59

Doctorate

1.5%87

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

26%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$255,600

Median Renti

$888

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.8%2,337

Renter-Occupied

32.2%1,108

Total Units

3,672

Homeownership

67.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,549

Mean Household Incomei

$89,506

Per Capita Incomei

$35,265

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

4,869

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

516

Residentsi

775

Avg. Tenant Renti

$390/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers435 homes85% occupied$390/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 881 homes87% occupied$391/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,549/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

83.4%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

14.1%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

1.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $62K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

64.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32.4% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

271(4.2% of civilian adults)