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.

Lake City, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,034

Median Agei

49.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.6%4,659

Hispanic/Latino

3%153

Two or More

2.1%107

Asian

1.3%64

Black

0.7%33

Other

0.3%14

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%113

High School Diploma

33.7%1,263

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%259

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%417

Associate's Degree

12.8%479

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%553

Master's Degree

8.9%334

Professional Degree

3.7%137

Doctorate

1%39

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

28.4%

Graduate+

13.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$238,700

Median Renti

$871

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.2%1,809

Renter-Occupied

20.8%475

Total Units

2,664

Homeownership

79.2%

Vacancy Rate

14.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,244

Mean Household Incomei

$87,526

Per Capita Incomei

$41,087

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

2,536

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

122

Residentsi

166

Avg. Tenant Renti

$437/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing1 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes74% occupied$574/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 888 homes94% occupied$386/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,244/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

77.2%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

22.1%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

64.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.6% of subsidized households are minority

30.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

315(7.8% of civilian adults)