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.

Sartell, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,758

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.1%16,806

Two or More

5.4%1,071

Black

4.6%905

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%611

Asian

1.7%341

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%189

High School Diploma

16%1,936

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%900

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%1,736

Associate's Degree

14.5%1,747

Bachelor's Degree

26.4%3,190

Master's Degree

10.3%1,242

Professional Degree

1.8%216

Doctorate

2.4%291

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

40.9%

Graduate+

14.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$297,300

Median Renti

$1,275

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.8%4,716

Renter-Occupied

38.2%2,914

Total Units

7,726

Homeownership

61.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,131

Mean Household Incomei

$109,325

Per Capita Incomei

$42,415

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

10,657

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

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes84% occupied$417/mo rent

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

202/PRAC43 homes98% occupied$358/mo rent

811/PRAC15 homes93% occupied$380/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,131/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

78.1%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

21.9%

Who Receives This Housing

77.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.5% of subsidized households are minority

49% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

822(5.9% of civilian adults)