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.

Fertile, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

803

Median Agei

44.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98%787

Two or More

1.6%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%15

High School Diploma

38.1%215

Some College (<1 yr)

11.3%64

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%66

Associate's Degree

10.3%58

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%91

Master's Degree

3.7%21

Professional Degree

0.4%2

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

20.2%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$129,500

Median Renti

$823

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.9%251

Renter-Occupied

28.1%98

Total Units

374

Homeownership

71.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,125

Mean Household Incomei

$82,382

Per Capita Incomei

$36,156

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

390

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

$465/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing24 homes93% occupied$446/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes85% occupied$499/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 812 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,125/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

69.8%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

18.5%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

8.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

70.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.4% of subsidized households are minority

35.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

36(5.7% of civilian adults)