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.

Becker, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#102/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,034

Median Agei

34.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.7%4,618

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%180

Two or More

3.3%164

Black

0.7%34

Asian

0.4%22

Other

0.3%14

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%195

High School Diploma

27.4%874

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%332

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%373

Associate's Degree

21.1%672

Bachelor's Degree

11.9%379

Master's Degree

5.3%169

Professional Degree

1.7%53

Doctorate

1.1%34

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

19.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$271,300

Median Renti

$889

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.3%1,432

Renter-Occupied

20.7%373

Total Units

1,855

Homeownership

79.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,094

Mean Household Incomei

$91,394

Per Capita Incomei

$33,999

Poverty Ratei

9.4%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

2,622

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

$518/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing9 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 819 homes99% occupied$518/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,094/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

68%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

32%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

241(6.8% of civilian adults)