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.

Luverne, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,925

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.4%4,600

Two or More

3.6%176

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%122

Asian

0.4%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%131

High School Diploma

30.3%1,031

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%139

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%449

Associate's Degree

11.9%406

Bachelor's Degree

19%647

Master's Degree

9.3%316

Doctorate

1%33

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

29.2%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$208,000

Median Renti

$639

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.8%1,555

Renter-Occupied

29.2%641

Total Units

2,285

Homeownership

70.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,366

Mean Household Incomei

$80,085

Per Capita Incomei

$37,079

Poverty Ratei

11.8%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

2,631

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

148

Residentsi

178

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing70 homes96% occupied$353/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 878 homes94% occupied$387/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,366/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

67.3%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

27%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

4.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $51K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

70.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.1% of subsidized households are minority

31.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

226(5.9% of civilian adults)