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.

New Brighton, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#39/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,710

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.7%14,912

Black

13.9%3,148

Hispanic/Latino

9%2,047

Asian

6.3%1,440

Two or More

4.4%993

Other

0.7%149

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%306

High School Diploma

14.3%2,247

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%979

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%2,072

Associate's Degree

11.4%1,798

Bachelor's Degree

31.5%4,960

Master's Degree

11.2%1,771

Professional Degree

3.1%492

Doctorate

2.3%366

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

48.2%

Graduate+

16.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$364,700

Median Renti

$1,397

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%5,610

Renter-Occupied

38.8%3,559

Total Units

9,448

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,521

Mean Household Incomei

$112,709

Per Capita Incomei

$46,184

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

12,283

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

296

Residentsi

584

Avg. Tenant Renti

$484/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 8172 homes95% occupied$489/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC24 homes97% occupied$449/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,521/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

80.3%

Very low income$27K–$44K/yr

17.5%

Low income$44K–$71K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

75.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35.8% of subsidized households are minority

21.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

822(4.8% of civilian adults)