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.

Stillwater, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#51/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,355

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.7%16,785

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%1,320

Asian

2.3%447

Two or More

2.3%442

Black

1.1%222

Other

0.5%92

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%35

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%166

High School Diploma

14.3%1,975

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%674

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%2,161

Associate's Degree

9.2%1,270

Bachelor's Degree

31.8%4,395

Master's Degree

13.3%1,840

Professional Degree

3.1%423

Doctorate

2.9%397

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

51%

Graduate+

19.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$414,200

Median Renti

$1,622

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.7%6,197

Renter-Occupied

23.3%1,881

Total Units

8,545

Homeownership

76.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,853

Mean Household Incomei

$138,951

Per Capita Incomei

$57,943

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

10,523

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

302

Residentsi

622

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes67% occupied$411/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8248 homes90% occupied$471/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC24 homes88% occupied$394/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,853/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

82%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

16.4%

Low income$53K–$85K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

74.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20.2% of subsidized households are minority

34.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,018(6.7% of civilian adults)