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.

Savage, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#25/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,889

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.2%23,745

Black

9.9%3,243

Asian

6.6%2,158

Two or More

6.2%2,041

Hispanic/Latino

5%1,647

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%50

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%562

High School Diploma

13.3%2,933

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%1,333

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%1,960

Associate's Degree

12%2,648

Bachelor's Degree

38.1%8,385

Master's Degree

13%2,858

Professional Degree

1.6%359

Doctorate

1%231

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

53.7%

Graduate+

15.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$432,300

Median Renti

$1,766

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.8%10,311

Renter-Occupied

14.2%1,710

Total Units

12,207

Homeownership

85.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$125,513

Mean Household Incomei

$150,450

Per Capita Incomei

$55,451

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

19,993

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

142

Residentsi

844

Avg. Tenant Renti

$579/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes87% occupied$579/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $125,513/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

84%

Very low income$38K–$63K/yr

16%

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

957(3.9% of civilian adults)